The American Spectator

Washington Prowler

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Democratic leaders are mapping out plans for a series of DNC-sponsored fundraisers in the spring and throughout the summer to build up the party war chest. "They'd like to have more than $100 million cash in the bank by September 1," says one DNC source. "That amount is unheard of this time of year, perhaps any time. It would mean taking money from every sleazeball we know from the Clinton era. But if that's what it takes to match the Republicans, then that's what we have to do."

p> RAHM AT THE TOP br> Final filings for the 2001 political fundraising are in and cocky former Clinton senior adviser Rahm Emanuel appears to have laid the groundwork for a successful run at the congressional seat once owned by Dan Rostenkowski . An examination of Emanuel's filings reveals strong backing from Hollywood, with everyone from "West Wing" creator Aaron Sorkin to Rob Reiner to Michael Douglas pitching in at least $1,000. As well, Emanuel, who worked as a partner in a Chicago investment banking firm, has garnered much support from New York money, including more than $15,000 from partners in the Dresdner Bank (DRKW), by far Emanuel's largest financial givers. /p>

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