BALTIMORE — House Republicans are embracing President Donald Trump as a critical asset in their effort to win back the majority in 2020 and are building their policy agenda and campaign strategy around him.
During a 48-hour retreat here Thursday through Saturday, GOP lawmakers lauded Trump for helping them win a North Carolina special election and said they looked forward to riding his coattails in districts across the country next year.
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The GOP plans to play up the contrast between the Democratic Party “that is really in the throes of the socialists†and three years of successful Trump policies, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney said.
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Historically, the party in the White House picks up seats in the race for a president’s second term, and House Democrats will be tied to their presidential nominee this cycle, Walden noted.
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Trump or bust. This upcoming election is the Republicans to lose. The Democrats certainly aren't going to win it w/o some mistakes made by their opposition.
