Obama Headlines Sept. 10 House Democratic Fundraiser With Jeffries as GOP Allies Hold $400 Million Edge
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 27
Obama Headlines Sept. 10 House Democratic Fundraiser With Jeffries as GOP Allies Hold $400 Million Edge
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 27
Summary
Sept. 10 will bring a New York reception and dinner headlined by Barack Obama and Hakeem Jeffries, with proceeds going to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee before the fall midterms.
Money is a central Democratic concern: Trump’s super PAC MAGA Inc. holds more than $400 million, while the DCCC entered August with $80.2 million versus $92.4 million for the NRCC.
The event falls on the second night of Republicans’ two-day midterm convention in Dallas, though people familiar with the plans said Obama’s appearance is expected to remain behind closed doors.
Obama has stepped up campaign activity in recent weeks, backing Senate candidates in Iowa, Texas and Michigan and preparing to headline another fundraiser on Martha’s Vineyard.
A late-2025 Obama-Jeffries fundraiser near Los Angeles raised $2 million, underscoring why Democrats are again turning to one of the party’s strongest drawcards.