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The Democrats' campaign committee notched a $9 million edge over Republicans in first-quarter donations for House races. But that cash advantage is unlikely to have much effect on the outcome of the 2014 midterms.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised more money than its GOP counterpart in the first quarter of 2014. The DCCC, which focuses on funding for House candidates, pulled in $23.6 million from January through March, while the National Republican Congressional Committee took in $21.2 million, according to Federal Election Commission records.

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That leaves the DCCC with a cash-on-hand pile of about $40 million, clear of debt. The NRCC has about $31 million ready for use in its bank accounts.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised more in March than any other committee and more than any other [election-cycle] March in the DCCCs history, crowed a committee press release.

Yes, but will this financial advantage help Democrats curtail GOP gains in November? Thats the $9 million political question of the day.

Having money is better than not having it, so in that sense its understandable that the DCCC is emphasizing the positive. But in the end, this edge is unlikely to play more than a minor role in the outcome of the 2014 midterms.

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House Democrats raise more cash than GOP, but that alone can't save them