We are very close to a majority. It's a very competitive situation. Two years ago, people didn't think we had a chance, but I think people out in the country think we now have a good chance. About 20-22 since the election. Democratic and Republican fund-raisers say it's a tough time to be raising money.
People are less interested in giving larger amounts and getting their name in the paper.
There is also somewhat of a counter-reaction by people who've given money. They think it's more important than ever to be involved in politics. There may be some backlash to the ongoing story from a different direction. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised more money in the first quarter of 1997 than it did in 1995. You would think with all that's going on it would be hard.