John Boehner boosts House GOP coffers for final campaign stretch
House Speaker John Boehner pumped another $1.3 million into the House GOP campaign committee this week, funding a blitz of TV ads and get-out-the-vote efforts in the final stretch of the midterm elections.
That brings Boehner’s total fundraising this cycle to nearly $100 million, according to his campaign. The latest infusion of cash is a transfer of funds from committees controlled by Boehner to the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Political analysts say Republicans are poised to gain four to 10 seats this election, which would give the GOP more muscle in the 114th Congress as they seek to curb President Obama’s agenda and press their own priorities.
The bigger the GOP gains, the better for Boehner.
The Ohio Republican’s tenure as speaker has been rocky at best, marked by a series of revolts from conservatives who felt he was too accommodating or timid in his dealings with President Obama and Senate Democrats. A larger majority could give Boehner more wiggle room come January.
It’s no wonder he’s campaigning as hard as anyone in advance of Election Day.
Boehner heads to Iowa Sunday. Cory Fritz, his campaign spokesman, said the speaker will hit three critical House districts that could help determine the GOP’s vote margin in the next Congress.
"Speaker Boehner is focused on making the most of every opportunity down this final stretch,” Fritz said. “Momentum is with Republicans across Iowa, and we've got a real shot to pick up wins.”