Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said in an interview on Tuesday that he doesn't think Republicans will lose the House in November, but that Republicans are against what he sees as Democrats' financial advantage. He said he thought he was “defending.” This election cycle.
“That's the problem. An asterisk there means it's easier to win seats this cycle than it was last cycle. Democrats have more money,” McCarthy said. ” he said. interview On CNBC.
He added: “Republicans are defending it. That's a problem.”
According to CNN, Republicans are outperforming Democrats in House races, but Democrats are out-funding and out-spending in presidential and Senate races.
CNN reported Harris' political efforts raised $361 million in August, nearly three times the amount raised by former President Trump. According to CNN, Harris has consistently raised more money than the previous president.
CNN too Found All told, Democrats outspent Republicans in the Senate by more than $150 million this cycle.
Asked if he thought Republicans would lose the House in November, McCarthy said, “I don't think so.”
“Republicans will start by picking up three more seats in North Carolina. They'll pick up Alaska. We'll pick up one seat in Colorado. There's two seats in Michigan, and from there. You can get one spot,” McCarthy said.
Last week, NOTUS reported Mr. McCarthy planned to spend $14 million to help Republican candidates win House and Senate elections, as well as to help former President Trump win the presidential election. The money comes from a super PAC he supports. American Fund.
Of the $14 million, $6 million will go to Senate races, $4 million to House races, $3 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund, and $1 million to MAGA companies, NOTUS reported. The newspaper also reported that McCarthy donated $4 million last month from his joint fundraising committee, Protect the House, to Vulnerable Republicans and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).
His spending this cycle on candidates, legislators, the NRCC and state parties totaled $40.5 million, according to NOTUS.
