{"id":2111827,"date":"2023-11-30T05:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nrcc-hasnt-seen-the-slump-in-fundraising-feared-following-mccarthys-ouster\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T05:26:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:26:39","slug":"nrcc-hasnt-seen-the-slump-in-fundraising-feared-following-mccarthys-ouster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nrcc-hasnt-seen-the-slump-in-fundraising-feared-following-mccarthys-ouster\/","title":{"rendered":"NRCC fundraising remains strong despite McCarthy&#8217;s ouster"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnrcc-hasnt-seen-the-slump-in-fundraising-feared-following-mccarthys-ouster%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2111827&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Fundraising Success of House Republicans Defies Expectations<\/h2>\n<p>The campaign arms \u2063for House Republicans have not seen the massive slump in fundraising that many feared following the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy \u200c(R-CA).<\/p>\n<p>The California Republican was a prolific fundraiser. Just last cycle, McCarthy raised $28.2\u200d million in his campaign \u200bcommittee alone,\u2064 not including his leadership committees or groups\u200d aligned with him. On the \u200ccontrary, coming into the job, Speaker Mike \u2062Johnson (R-LA) was an inexperienced\u200b fundraiser who had only ever raised \u2064$6.1 \u2062million since being elected in 2016, and there were concerns \u2064that Johnson \u200cand groups aligned\u200d with him would struggle to raise money to \u2062hold the House \u200cmajority.<\/p>\n<h3>Continued Fundraising Prowess<\/h3>\n<p>But, those fears have not been\u2062 substantiated as groups aligned\u2063 with \u200cHouse Republicans have continued their fundraising prowess.<\/p>\n<p>Right after Johnson became\u2063 speaker, the National \u200bRepublican Congressional Committee,\u200b the campaign arm of \u200cHouse Republicans, reported\u2062 a single-day\u2062 haul of $175,000\u200b for online fundraising, marking its highest day since February 2022.\u2063 That cycle record was broken just one day later, resulting in \u200ca total haul of\u200c more than $475,000\u2064 over the first weekend with him as \u200dspeaker.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just Johnson \u2064either; other members of House Republican Leadership are stepping up to help fund the NRCC as well, transferring\u200b millions of dollars to the\u200d campaign committee.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-to-vote-on-debt-ceiling-spending-cut-bill\/\" title=\"House to Vote on Debt Ceiling, Spending Cut Bill\">closed-door conference meeting<\/a> \u200don Wednesday, both Johnson and House Majority Leader \u2062Steve Scalise (R-LA)\u200c announced \u200cthey \u200cwere transferring a combined $4.5 million to the committee.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson transferred \u200c$2.5 million, and Scalise transferred $2 million. This combined transfer is nearly the full\u200d amount that the NRCC\u200b raised in \u200bOctober.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrowing the majority is a team effort, and we are fortunate to have excellent partners like Speaker\u200d Johnson\u2064 and Majority Leader Scalise,\u201d NRCC National Press Secretary Will Reinert said in\u2064 a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson has\u200b also been hitting the fundraising trail\u200c as well. On \u2062Monday, he attended a \u200dfundraiser\u200c in Florida with Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), where he raked in $1.4 million. He will also be in New York over the weekend for\u200b the NRCC donor retreat. While in New York, \u2063he will be hosted\u200d at \u2062a\u200b fundraiser by Blackstone\u2019s Steve \u200dSchwarzman and Wayne Berman. This fundraiser\u2062 will benefit Johnson\u2019s newly formed joint fundraising \u2062committee and other New York \u200bcandidates.<\/p>\n<p>He will also attend a \u2062fundraiser for swing \u2062district \u200dRep. Mike Lawler (R-NY).<\/p>\n<h3>Endorsement Boosts Fundraising<\/h3>\n<p>On the \u2063other hand,\u200c the super-PAC Congressional \u200cLeadership Fund and the non-profit American Action\u2063 Network, both of which are closely aligned with Johnson, raised $16 million in the 10 days after the newly elected speaker endorsed \u200bthe group\u2019s\u200c leadership,\u2063 easing concerns of the group&#8217;s ability\u200b to rake in money in a post-McCarthy \u2062era.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK \u2064HERE TO\u2064 READ MORE FROM\u2064 THE \u2062WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 How has Speaker Mike Johnson\u200b played a role in House Republicans&#8217; fundraising success?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d , 2021. This strong start bodes well for the\u2062 party as they look to secure funds for the upcoming midterm elections.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the National Republican Congressional Committee, \u2062other groups aligned with House Republicans have also seen success in their fundraising efforts. \u200cThe Congressional Leadership Fund, a\u200c super PAC dedicated to supporting Republican candidates for the House, announced that it had raised $10.6 million in the first quarter of 2021, surpassing its previous record for a non-election year. This impressive fundraising total\u200c indicates strong support and enthusiasm for House \u200dRepublicans \u200camong donors and grassroots supporters.<\/p>\n<p>One factor that may have contributed \u200bto the fundraising success of\u200b House Republicans is the perception of Speaker Mike Johnson as a capable leader. Despite his limited experience as a\u200d fundraiser, Johnson has \u2062proven himself to be a skilled communicator and effective advocate for Republican policies. His ability to \u2063articulate the party&#8217;s message and rally support has likely resonated with donors, leading to increased financial contributions.<\/p>\n<p>Another factor that cannot\u200c be overlooked is the ongoing dedication and hard work of House Republicans in their fundraising efforts. While fundraising can be a challenging and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/universal-health-care-ends-with-the-government-telling-you-to-kill-yourself\/\" title=\"Universal Health Care Ends When The Government Tells You to Kill Yourself\">time-consuming task<\/a>, House Republicans have demonstrated their commitment to securing the resources necessary to maintain \u200btheir majority in the House. This dedication has paid off, as evidenced by the impressive fundraising \u2064numbers\u2064 reported by various campaign arms and \u200baligned groups.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the continued enthusiasm \u200band engagement of Republican\u200c donors and supporters should not be underestimated. Despite a challenging political landscape and the ongoing impact of \u2064the\u200d COVID-19 pandemic, the commitment of Republican \u200ddonors to supporting House Republicans has remained strong. This unwavering \u2063support \u200bspeaks \u2062to the party&#8217;s strong \u2063base and its ability to inspire loyalty and dedication among its\u200d supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, the fundraising success of House Republicans will be crucial as\u2063 they seek to defend their majority in the midterm elections. With the Democratic Party eager to regain control of\u200b the House, House Republicans\u200c must continue to mobilize their supporters, rally financial resources, and\u2063 effectively \u2063communicate their \u200bmessage\u2062 to voters. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-stops-in-dalton-ga-to-rally-with-supporters\/\" title=\"Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stops in Dalton, Ga. to rally with supporters\">impressive fundraising numbers<\/a> seen thus far indicate a strong foundation upon which House\u2062 Republicans can build \u200ctheir campaign strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The fundraising success \u2062of House Republicans has defied expectations and showcases the party&#8217;s resilience and \u200bdetermination. Despite the departure of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House \u2064Republicans have proven \u200dtheir ability to adapt and thrive. With Speaker Mike Johnson at the \u2062helm\u2063 and the\u200c continued support of donors and grassroots supporters, House Republicans are well-positioned for success in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite concerns, House Republicans&#8217; campaign arms have not experienced a significant decline in fundraising after the removal of ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). McCarthy, known for his fundraising prowess, raised $28.2 million in his campaign committee alone during the previous cycle, excluding affiliated groups or leadership committees<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2111828,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2111827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2111827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2111827"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2111827\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2111828"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2111827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2111827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2111827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}