RNC: Impeachment revolt adding money, volunteers, and even Democrats

Washington Examiner

Paul Bedard

October 31, 2019



"The Democratic push for impeachment of President Trump is boosting the GOP base, padding already record-breaking donations and even luring in some Democrats dissatisfied with their party’s actions, according to top officials.



" 'The longer this goes we are seeing more and more voters shift to supporting the president and recognizing that this is a totally partisan endeavor by the Democrats,' said Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.

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"While it is a contrarian view, she also released some polling to back up what the party is experiencing. For example since the impeachment proceedings started, Trump's approval ratings in 17 key states has increased 3 points and some 70% believe it is about 'politics' and would like congressional Democrats focus on healthcare, trade, and the economy.

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"The new volunteers came into the party through its 'Stop the Madness Campaign' focused on fighting impeachment and Trump rallies.



"McDaniel said that the rallies are especially helpful in bringing in new voters. She said that 7%-10% of those attending Trump campaign rallies have not voted in four or more of the past elections, and 30% are self-declared Democrats.

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"The testing in 50 states of the get out the vote program 'helps us ensure our field team is battle-tested and ready to go – ready to re-elect POTUS and support every GOP candidate on the ballot,' said a party official, who added, 'Turning out the vote next November requires a well-organized national operation put into place well before the election. This is where the RNC/Trump campaign are lapping the Democrats on every front: organizing, fundraising, volunteer training, voter registration..."





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