DEMS OUT OF CASH: MAY CANCEL CONVENTION KICKOFF

◼ Democrats Cancel Speedway Event At Charlotte Convention - Bloomberg via Drudge

The move comes as party planners are grappling with a fundraising deficit of roughly $27 million, according to two people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss internal party politics. With a party ban on direct contributions from corporations, the host committee has raised less than $10 million, well short of its $36.6 million goal, said one of the people.