Dems mock RNC for 'desperate' fundraising drive that includes stark admission on DNC's money advantage

FIRST ON FOX: Democrats are rubbing salt in the wound when it comes to their massive fundraising advantage over Republicans as the GOP attempts to use its money troubles to fire up would-be donors.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has started running digital ads admitting that it "can't afford" to go toe-to-toe with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) as both parties move deeper into a crucial election year.

"Here’s the honest truth: things aren’t looking too good for Republicans. The Democrats are outraising us. They will be able to buy ads in markets we can’t afford, and they will OUTSPEND US. We are gearing up for the election of our lifetime," the ad running on X says.

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The ad has drawn the attention of the DNC, which told Fox News Digital on Friday it was evidence of how "desperate" the RNC is.

"In response to RNC’s dire financial situation, the RNC released the following statement on behalf of the DNC: ‘Here’s the honest truth: things aren’t looking too good for Republicans. The Democrats are outraising us. They will be able to buy ads in markets we can’t afford, and they will OUTSPEND US.’ We agree," a DNC spokesperson quipped, using the RNC's own words.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the RNC for comment.

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Last month, Fox News Digital was the first to report on Democrats' vast fundraising advantage over their Republican counterparts, who began the election year facing a shortage of cash and party disarray in crucial swing states.

According to year-end reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the Democratic National