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First daughter Ivanka Trump is hitting the campaign trail with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in California for two fundraising events next month to build the GOP’s coffers heading into the midterms.

The “Protect the House” fundraisers will take place in Fresno and Los Angeles on June 18.

“At the request of House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Ivanka Trump will be headlining a June 18 Protect the House fundraiser with the Leader in California,” a statement from Ivanka Trump’s office reads, according to Politico’s Playbook.

“Ivanka developed a strong relationship with Leader McCarthy during their efforts to Pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its Child Tax Credit provisions. They also worked closely on Sesta/Fosta legislation to combat online sex trafficking,” the statement added.

McCarthy represents California’s 23rd congressional district, which is located in the Bakersfield area in the south central region of the Golden State, extending north close to Fresno.

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The GOP’s prospects for holding the House have improved in recent weeks.

A poll released earlier this month showed Republicans taking the lead over Democrats in the generic ballot heading into the November midterms for the first time this election cycle.

The Reuters survey published May 17 found 38.1 percent of registered voters said they would vote for a Republican candidate if the midterm election were held today, while 36.7 percent said they would vote for a Democrat.

Democrats still hold a 4-point advantage (44.2 to 40.2 percent) in the Real Clear Politics average of polls, but the gap has been narrowing.

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Dozens of times over the course of the last year, various polls showed Democrats with a double-digit lead heading into the midterms.

McCarthy — who is considered a contender for speaker should the Republicans retain control of House — expressed optimism that his party will be able to buck the midterm trend.

“We have our challenge — history says the party in power loses 29 seats in an off year and 23 seats is our majority,” McCarthy told attendees at Milken Institute’s Global Conference this month. “In January, I gave this presentation — it was plus-12 for the Democrats.”

John Nolte, writing for Breitbart, gave some historical context, noting that in 2014 the GOP had a 2.4 percentage point advantage in the RCP average and picked up 13 House seats.

In 2010, Republicans had a 9.4-point lead and regained control of the House of Representatives, picking up 63 seats.

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In 2006, the Democrats had a strong 11.5-point advantage, but were only able to grab 31 seats. Still, they did retake the majority in the process.

The Republican National Committee’s fundraising numbers have been robust during the 2017-2018 election cycle.

Last month, the RNC brought in $13 million, which is a record for non-presidential election year. The total for the election cycle to date is $184.5 million, with $43.8 million cash on hand, according to OpenSecrets.org.

By contrast, the Democratic National Committee raised $7.9 million in April. Its total raised for the election cycle is $99 million, with $3.6 million on hand (after $8.9 million in outstanding debt is accounted for).

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 2,000 articles for The Western Journal since he joined the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto is the senior staff writer for The Western Journal. He wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
Books Written
We Hold These Truths
Professional Memberships
Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Entertainment, Faith




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