Kerry Donates an Unprecedented $6 Million to Help Elect Democrats in the House and Se

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To: National Desk, Political Reporter

Contact: Allison Dobson of Kerry-Edwards 2004, 202-464-2800, Web: http://www.johnkerry.com

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Kerry-Edwards campaign announced Monday that Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry has donated $3 million from his primary campaign to both the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). The unprecedented donations will help play a crucial role in the committees' efforts to elect more Democrats to Congress.

"Thanks to tremendous grassroots support from across the country, John Kerry was able to raise a record breaking amount during the primary that he can now share in the effort to elect Democrats across the country," said Kerry-Edwards campaign manager Mary Beth Cahill. "Together with Democrats in the House and Senate, John Kerry and John Edwards will build an America that is stronger at home and respected in the world. They will strengthen the economy by creating good paying jobs, cut taxes for middle- class families and make America stronger and more secure."

During the 2004 primary, Kerry smashed previously held fundraising records, raising $225 million. During the final 48 hours, he raised more than $9 million alone.

"This unprecedented support from a presidential campaign to the DSCC will significantly improve the prospects of a Democratic Senate in November," said Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle (D- ND).

"This historic and generous contribution reflects John Kerry's commitment to a legislative agenda worthy of the aspirations and needs of the American people," House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said. "He knows that when he is president, a Democratic House will support and engage him in his work to make America stronger at home and more respected in the world."

"We are overwhelmed by the tremendous generosity of the Kerry campaign," said DCCC Chair Robert T. Matsui (CA). "This is the first time in recent history that a presidential campaign has contributed to the DCCC, and it just goes to show John Kerry's commitment to electing a Democratic House. We look forward to standing with John Kerry and John Edwards and enacting an agenda that fosters hope and opportunity throughout America."