The Hill is reporting that Senate Democrats are invigorated by the prospect of regaining control of the upper chamber due to GOP retirements but are reeling from the fund-raising blockades imposed by the McCain-Feingold campaign-finance law. In order to combat their financial troubles, "Senate Democrats are offering lobbyists new access to Senate Democratic leaders and lawmakers in exchange for personal contributions of $25,000, the maximum amount allowed to national party fundraising committees."
