As Trump's approvals sink House Republicans, his campaign and the RNC watch them drown

[babylonsister]

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/7/27/1964276/-As-Trump-s-approvals-sink-House-Republicans-his-campaign-and-the-RNC-watch-them-drown


As Trump's approvals sink House Republicans, his campaign and the RNC watch them drown
Kerry Eleveld
Daily Kos Staff
Monday July 27, 2020 · 5:14 PM EDT

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Of course, Trump's plummeting approvals are a big part of the reason House Republicans are in such a predicament. Trump has virtually ensured that whatever slim chance they had of reclaiming the majority is entirely dead now. And that's exactly why Kushner—who has extra sway with both the campaign and the RNC—has so far left them to fend for themselves.

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What's even better is that dozens of House Republicans who are cruising to reelection have contributed money from their campaign committees to Trump's reelection—at his request. It's rather unusual, actually, since presidents usually labor to help their congressional counterparts rather than the other way around. And yet, the House GOP can't squeeze a penny out of him.

Topping it all off, Democrats are crushing the House GOP in fundraising, putting them in position to actually grow their majority this fall. "The DCCC’s 42 most-vulnerable front-line members have an average 5-to-1 cash advantage over their GOP opponents. Additionally, 30 Democratic challengers out-raised their Republican foes in the second quarter of 2020, putting the party in a prime position to grow their ranks in the House," writes the Post.

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair, Rep. Cheri Bustos, poured a little salt in the wound, observing, “Washington Republicans have learned the hard way that encouraging people to drink bleach doesn’t make for the most effective fundraising pitch." Oof. The DCCC is currently sitting on a $33 million advantage some 100 days out from the election.

To sum up: House Republicans had Trump's back—and now he's dooming them at the polls and won't cough up any money to ease the blow, even as House Democrats raise money hand over fist.

It's exactly the kind of send-off lawmakers who turn their backs on their country and betray their oaths of office deserve.

[dalton99a]

1. Take Out the Trash Day is coming

[SWBTATTReg]

2. rump is trying to squeeze out every dollar he can before he resigns so he can save his businesses

and his a&& prior to Nov. 3, 2020.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

3. thank you for saving me from another great depression.

Barr's testimony is completely outrageous, yet just another outrage.

[coti]

4. Rebootlicker congresspeople contribute their campaign money to HIS campaign, then he launders it

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to his corporate shells for dispersal to his family and cronies. That's quite the gig.