Ensign Seeks Funding Edge

• By Erin P. Billings
• Roll Call Staff
• Jan. 25, 2007, Midnight

Operating against the backdrop of what will be the most expensive presidential campaign in history, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Ensign (Nev.) wants to dramatically increase contributions from his fellow GOP Senators — and to match the fundraising record set in the previous cycle by his Democratic counterpart, Sen. Charles Schumer (N.Y.).