Rough cut (No reporter narration).<br/> Dozens of Occupy DC demonstrators gathered in front of an historic hotel in Washington DC Thursday night to protest a Democratic party fundraising event inside.<br/> Protesters shouted slogans and held signs to express their frustration with what they see as an explosion of corporate interest in the American political system.<br/> The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was charging between $5,000 to $75,000 USD for a seat at the fundraising dinner, that was aimed at benefiting 15 Democratic House members seeking reelection.