Trump holds fundraiser for lawmaker who helped save GOP health care bill

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Trump holds fundraiser for lawmaker who helped save GOP health care bill

http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/11/politics/macarthur-trump-fundraiser/index.html?sr=twpol061217macarthur-trump-fundraiser0430AMVODtopLink&linkId=38592886

Ashley Killough

By Ashley Killough, CNN

Updated 6:35 PM ET, Sun June 11, 2017


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MacArthur, who's in his second term, represents New Jersey's third congressional district
In April, MacArthur proposed an amendment to the GOP health care bill in order to get conservatives on board

(CNN)President Donald Trump headlined a fundraiser Sunday for a moderate Republican congressman who found himself at the crux of the health care debate this spring.

Rep. Tom MacArthur's re-election campaign hosted a reception at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where the President spent the weekend.

"It was a great event with about 100 guests and the congressman raised more than $800,000," said Chris Russell, a spokesman for MacArthur's campaign. "The theme of his remarks were about making tough decisions and solving problems. He didn't run for Congress to decorate a chair. Obamacare is failing, premiums are rising and choices are dwindling. Tom decided sitting on the sidelines and letting it completely collapse was not an option."

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So, Trump is all in for MacArthur!! You may recall that the Amendment that was added by MacArthur was only for an additional $8 billion to add to Medicaid fund-which was CRUMPS!!--but all were happy and trumpcare passed the house. damn.





Trump fundraiser is big cash haul for NJ Rep. Tom MacArthur at Trump National Golf Club


http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/11/trump-fundraiser-big-cash-haul-nj-rep-tom-macarthur-trump-national-golf-club/387935001/



Bob Jordan , @BobJordanAPP Published 7:21 p.m. ET June 11, 2017 | Updated 2 hours ago
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Pine Beach man to Rep. MacArthur: 'I'm a protestor and I am a constituent'

Geoff Ginter, Pine Beach, who said 'I'm a protestor and I am a constituent,' got a chance to question US Rep. Tom MacArthur during a Town Hall meeting in Waretown. THOMAS P. COSTELLO
Trump is lending his support in the wake of MacArthur working with Vice President Mike Pence to steer an Affordable Care Act rollback bill to House approval.
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MacArthur targeted by a Democratic advocacy group in TV and digital ads
MacArthur represents New Jersey's 3rd District, which includes Toms River and Brick,
The White House didn't comment about the event.




BEDMINSTER About 100 people attended a fundraising gala held by President Donald Trump for Rep. Tom MacArthur, R-N.J., at Trump National Golf Club Sunday, with $800,000 being raised for the Ocean County Republican's 2018 reelection campaign.

Ticket prices ranged from $5,400 per couple up to $100,000 for varying access levels. Trump appeared as a "special guest,'' according to invitations. Gov. Chris Christie was also in attendance.

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Trump is lending his support in the wake of MacArthur working with Vice President Mike Pence to steer an Affordable Care Act rollback bill to House approval.

MacArthur was one of 24 House Republicans targeted by a Democratic advocacy group in TV and digital advertisement after the passage of the health care bill. The Senate has yet to take action.

Watch the video at the top of the page to hear Geoff Ginter, Pine Beach, say, 'I'm a protester and I am a constituent,' when he got a chance to question MacArthur during a Town Hall meeting in Waretown.