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The Democratic National Convention is reportedly having trouble with its fundraising about two months before the party faithful gather in Charlotte to renominate President Obama. The Washington Post reports the host committee has raised about $20 million and is about $16 million shy of its goal. The story cites unnamed sources, describing them as "several people familiar with the internal discussions."

Some Democrats in tough races are returning their invitations to the Democratic National Convention with a note attached: Thanks, but no thanks.... Democrats aren't the only ones thinking twice about showing up for their party's big party. Former Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle, a Republican seeking a Senate seat in liberal-leaning Hawaii, said she won't attend the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., in late August. The same holds true for Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., and former Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M. Both are seeking Senate seats.