DNC rakes in big bucks in September

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The DNC is pointing to an extremely strong fundraising performance in September to make the argument that the base is now energized this year.

First, the numbers. The DNC raised $16M in September, according to party sources, the most it has raised in any month this cycle. Further, more than 80% of that money came in from low-dollar donors online and in the mail.

The haul is the biggest one-month haul for the DNC in a midterm since the McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation was passed in '02.

Democrats are making the case that this means their voters are, finally, enthusiastic about the midterms this year.

It remains to be seen whether this will transfer to the polls, but there is no doubt that money will help boost Democratic chances in November...