Campaign Report — Democrats rake in third quarter cash

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View Online Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story  Democrats rake in third quarter cash President Biden and Senate Democrats were the big winners in the third quarter. And former President Trump dominated the GOP presidential field with his cash haul.   © AP Photo/Susan Walsh Biden's presidential campaign narrowly out-raised Trump's, $24.8 million to $24.5 million this quarter.   But together with his joint fundraising committee and the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Biden's reelection bid reported a total haul of more than $71 million from July through September.    The president's team also reported having close to $91 million in the bank, while Trump's team reported having $37.5 million cash on hand.   The rest of the Republican field trailed behind Trump in fundraising.   Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reported raising $15 million between his campaign committee, leadership PAC and joint fundraising committee during the third quarter. DeSantis's campaign said $5 million of that figure can only be used during the primary.    Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's campaign reported raising over $11 million between three of her political committees, and $9.1 million of her campaign funds can be used in the GOP primary.   South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott's campaign said he raised close to $6 million during the third quarter, while former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum raked in roughly $3.4 million, respectively.     Meanwhile, Senate Democrats reported raising big numbers in their respective races. Montana Sen. Jon Tester reported raising over $5 million during the period, while Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen raised $2.7 million in the third quarter. Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey said he raised $3.2 million while Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown brought in $5.8 million.     The Hill's Julia Mueller compiled the five main takeaways from the third fundraising quarter.   Welcome to The Hill's Campaign Report, we're Julia Manchester, Caroline Vakil, and Jared Gans. Each week we track the key stories you need to know to stay ahead of the 2024 election and who will set the agenda in Washington.  Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  Key election stories and other recent campaign coverage: Trump appeals gag order in election interference case Former President Trump's attorneys on Tuesday launched an appeal of a gag order restricting who he can attack as he rails against his prosecution in the Jan. 6 election interference case.  The notice of appeal does not include any legal arguments but is expected to challenge the order on first amendment grounds, as the former president has complained the order unfairly restricts his freedom of speech. The swift motion …  Full Story Haley argues Middle Eastern nations should take Gaza refugees Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) told Fox News on Tuesday that Middle Eastern countries should take refugees from Gaza. "I’ve always said we shouldn’t take any Gazan refugees in the U.S.," the former South Carolina governor and 2024 GOP presidential hopeful said. "I said it when I was at the U.N., that we shouldn't take Syrian refugees at the U.S. I believe that those in the region should take them." "I said …  Full Story Trump on gag order in Jan. 6 case: 'We're being railroaded' Former President Trump on Tuesday criticized the partial gag order placed on him by the federal judge overseeing the prosecution of him for alleged crimes related to the 2020 election. "We're being railroaded," the former president said outside of a courtroom in New York where he is facing a separate civil fraud trial. "And I have other trials … railroaded. You saw yesterday where they take away my right to speak. I won't be …  Full Story The Countdown  Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: 21 days until Kentucky and Mississippi's gubernatorial elections   90 days until Iowa presidential caucuses 385 days until the 2024 general election    2024 Campaign Trail  Trump goes to Iowa as Haley nears DeSantis in the polls © AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall Monday was a big day for Trump in Iowa.   He scored the endorsement of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and waded into the debate over whether the U.S. should accept Palestinian refugees from Gaza. The former president vowed to reject accepting refugees from the Palestinian territory, which has been heavily hit by Israel in the country's war against Hamas.     "We aren't bringing in anyone from Gaza or Syria or Somalia or Yemen, or Libya, or anywhere else that threatens our security," Trump said, according to prepared remarks.    "Next, we will implement strong ideological screening for ALL immigrants to the United States," he added.     Trump's comments follow remarks by DeSantis, who said over the weekend that the U.S. should not accept refugees from Gaza. In a CNN interview on Sunday, Haley was critical of other nations in the region, including Jordan, Egypt, Qatar and Lebanon for not taking in Palestinian refugees. Scott has said the U.S. should work with nations in the region to ensure safe passage for Palestinian refugees.     The Hill's Julia Manchester has more on the divisions emerging over the conflict in the Middle East.     Meanwhile, Haley is gaining ground on DeSantis, rising in both state and national polls. A recent Fox News poll showed Haley growing her support to 10 percent, while DeSantis came in at 13 percent. Haley surpassed DeSantis in a New Hampshire poll, receiving 19 percent support to DeSantis's 10 percent. But in Iowa, DeSantis outpaces Haley by about 9 percent – and Trump commands the lead with 50 percent support, according to FiveThirtyEight.    Trump also made news on Monday after Judge Tanya Chutkan slapped a narrow a gag order barring former President Trump from attacking future witnesses in his election interference case, as well as prosecutors, court staff and their families in the Jan. 6 federal case.     The Trump campaign hit back at the move in a statement on Monday, likening it to "an absolute abomination and another partisan knife stuck in the heart of our Democracy."  Speakership Update  Jordan loses first vote © Greg Nash As of the 2 pm hour on Tuesday, GOP Rep. Jim Jordan failed to win the Speakership on the first ballot after 20 members of the Republican conference did not back him.   The Hill's congressional team has live updates on the events unfolding on the House floor here.   In Other News  Branch out with a different read from The Hill: Tim Scott: US should deport foreign students protesting against Israel Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) called on the United States to revoke the visas for foreign students protesting against Israel. "The foreign national students on visas who are protesting against our ally Israel should be sent back to their country," the 2024 presidential candidate said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.   "It's devastating to see people in our country celebrating a terrorist organization for the annihilation of our … Full Story Christie slams Trump's 'awful temperament' following narrow gag order Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie slammed former President Trump on Monday for his “awful temperament” in response to his mounting legal challenges. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed Monday to impose a “narrow” gag order prohibiting the former president from attacking witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and their families involved in his Jan. 6 election interference case. Asked about Trump calling … Full Story Around the Nation  Local and state headlines regarding campaigns and elections: 'Stump the Vivek': A presidential candidate's Ohio roots (The Columbus Dispatch)   DeSantis disses Haley, Pence in pitch to Virgin Islands GOP (The Miami Herald)   Trump lawyers say Michigan officials can't keep him off 2024 presidential ballot (The Detroit Free Press) What We're Reading  Election news we've flagged from other outlets: Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes grow (The Associated Press)   'Trying to Be Politically Correct' vs. 'Straight-Up Lying': DeSantis, Haley Trade Blows over Gazan Refugee Policy (National Review)   A group of Ron DeSantis's Yale frat brothers known as 'Fight Club' have raised $5.5 million for the struggling presidential candidate (Fortune)   Elsewhere Today  Key stories on The Hill right now: Jordan says House will vote again after failing to clinch Speakership: Live updates In its first round of votes on Tuesday, the House failed to elect a new Speaker, with GOP nominee Jim Jordan (Ohio) coming up short. The vote was 200 for Jordan, 212 for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — who got the backing of the full Democratic caucus — and 20 for other members. Jordan gained some major momentum Monday, picking … Read more Jordan fails to win Speakership on first ballot House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) failed to win the Speakership in the first round of voting Tuesday after 20 Republicans withheld support from his bid, denying him the votes needed to secure the gavel. The vote was 200 for Jordan, 212 for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), six for former Speaker Kevin … Read more What People Think  Opinions related to campaigns and elections submitted to The Hill: No, Palestinians are not 'all antisemitic' — has Ron DeSantis ever even met a Gazan?   The only thing holding the GOP back is the GOP What makes presidential campaigns successful?   You're all caught up. See you next time!  Check out The Hill's Campaign page for the latest coverage. 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