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House Republicans break November fundraising record
The Hill | Julia Mueller
December 12, 2023
The House Republican campaign arm announced Tuesday that it has broken its fundraising record for an off-year November.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) brought in a $9 million haul last month, exceeding the 2021 off-year November record of $7.2 million.
"House Republicans stepped up to the plate and helped the Committee hit a fundraising grand slam - led by Speaker Johnson and our incredible leadership team," NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson said in a release.
"With partners like this and an incredible political environment, extreme House Democrats should dread yet another cycle in the minority," he added.
The additional funds brings the NRCC's cash on hand up to $41.4 million according to the release. Read more
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Republicans promise delegates will stay in
Wisconsin for GOP convention
The national party wants to demonstrate that it's
committed to the swing state
Politico | Shia Kapos
December 12, 2023
Republicans are setting up their 2024 convention so that delegates don't have to set foot in the blue state of Illinois. Convention organizers say all the state delegations will stay at hotels within Wisconsin's borders- and they're nudging them to fly in and out of the Milwaukee airport - when Republicans meet next year to nominate their presidential candidate.
Accomplishing this is no small feat. Milwaukee is a comparatively smaller city than the nearby Chicago, and it's challenging to find enough hotel rooms for the large-scale political event.
Most convention delegates will stay in Milwaukee, though some may find themselves taking a train from Kenosha, 40 miles south of Milwaukee, or a bus from Madison, 80 miles west - even if some far-flung Chicago suburbs might make more sense for some travelers. But for Republicans, it's worth it to demonstrate that they're committed to the crucial swing state of Wisconsin. Read more
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Republican Vince Fong announces bid
for McCarthy seat in California
The Hill | Julia Mueller
December 11, 2023
California state Assemblyman Vince Fong, a Republican, on Monday announced his bid for retiring Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) House seat in the Golden State.
"It is my strong belief that the Central Valley must continue to be represented by proven, conservative leaders in Congress. In light of recent developments and in an attempt to unite our community in this critical moment in our nation's history, I have decided to run for Congress in 2024," Fong said in a statement.
Fong had reportedly announced days earlier that he would not run for Congress. He said in his latest statement that he initially thought "the best way" to serve his community after McCarthy announced his plans to retire at the end of his term was to continue working in the State Assembly but now he plans to run to succeed the former speaker. Read more
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House Freedom Caucus elects Republican who voted to oust McCarthy as new leader
Rep. Bob Good was elected to
Virginia's 5th Congressional District in 2020
Fox News | Elizabeth Elkind
December 11, 2023
The House Freedom Caucus elected a new chairman on Monday night, picking Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., as the hardline conservative group's leader for 2024.
Good was one of eight House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy , R-Calif., in early October.
"No comment tonight," Good told reporters while leaving a Freedom Caucus meeting just minutes before 10 p.m. Read more
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RNC announces it won't hold future
2024 GOP primary debates
Axios | April Rubin
December 8, 2023
The Republican National Committee will not participate in further 2024 GOP primary debates, the organization said Friday.
Why it matters: The RNC has held four debates with Republican primary candidates, which have seen declining viewership, though GOP frontrunner former President Trump has skipped them all.
- "It is now time for Republican primary voters to decide who will be our next President," the RNC said in a statement weeks before the Iowa Caucuses
- The organization freed candidates "to use any forum or format to communicate to voters as they see fit."
State of play: ABC News and CNN are both slated to host debates early next year in early primary states including New Hampshire and Iowa. The RNC has no affiliation with these the organization said. Read more
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CNN to host two GOP presidential
primary debates in 2024
CNN | CNN Staff
December 7, 2023
CNN will host two Republican presidential primary debates next month in Iowa and New Hampshire - states that hold the first contests in the race for the 2024 GOP nomination, the network announced Thursday.
The events will provide Republican voters an opportunity to hear the governing philosophies of the leading candidates seeking to challenge the likely Democratic presidential nominee, President Joe Biden, in November.
The first debate will take place on January 10 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, less than a week before Iowa caucusgoers weigh in on the Republican presidential race. The second debate will be January 21 at St. Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Read more
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"He is hated": House Republicans secretly consider expelling Matt Gaetz after booting George Santos
USA Today | Ken Tran
December 7, 2023
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., continues to draw the ire of his Republican colleagues in the House weeks after he led the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from the speakership, with some of his detractors privately floating expelling him from Congress.
Several Republican House members, many of whom are still angry at Gaetz for his antics that have impeded McCarthy and the majority of the conference from passing legislation, have begun to discuss Gaetz's ongoing investigation by the Hous Ethics Committee in the wake of the expulsion of embattled former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y.
Leading up to Santos' expulsion, multiple opponents of his removal publicly voiced their concerns about expelling a member who had not yet been convicted of a crime, which would overturn the precedent set by Congress in modern times. Read more
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WG Discussion Points: A Tale of House Republicans:
The Best and Worst of Times
WG Discussion Points | David Winston
December 8, 2023
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For this week’s Discussion Points, we are featuring David's Roll Call column, A Tale Of House Republicans: The Best And Worst Of Times. The article is a year-in-review of the highs and lows for House Republicans, with a strategic look at what our numbers show about how they are positioned for 2024. |
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