While Democrats debate their party’s future direction, Republicans are quietly building their war chest and laying groundwork for 2026. In my latest piece for The American Spectator, I examine how the GOP’s strategic focus on preparation over infighting is shaping the political landscape heading into the midterms.
Together, Johnson’s leadership and Trump’s national operation have helped drive a historic surge in fundraising. For the first time in a decade, House Republicans have outpaced their Democratic counterparts through the first three quarters of the election cycle. This year, the NRCC has brought in roughly $20 million more than it had at the same stage in 2017 and maintains about $7.5 million more cash on hand. Meanwhile, the DCCC’s numbers are lagging last year’s, indicating declining enthusiasm and a demoralized donor base frustrated with the party’s direction.
Read the full column at the American Spectator.