How The GOP Hopes To Save Their House Majority-- Trumpanzee Jr, Adelson's Gambling Money And... Not Much Else

When people wanted to think Trump could turn into a normal president after the election-- fools-- there was speculation that he would put together an awesome, historic, bipartisan infrastructure plan that would unite the country. Instead, Trump, Ryan and McConnell decided to go for the tax scam for GOP donors, something that certainly killed any chance for a significant infrastructure effort. The tax scam also turned out to be a blow to the GOIP's slender hopes to holds onto power in Congress, something an infrastructure bill might have helped them accomplish. Señor Trumpanzee's campaign promise to "build the next generation of roads, bridges, railways, tunnels, sea ports and airports that our country deserves" was just more hot air and bullshit from the ultimate con-man.

So how are they going to persuade themselves they're going to hold onto Congress? Yesterday, the Washington Post reported that Miss McConnell suggested everyone get booked on Fox as often as possible. Sure, that's gonna do it. And Jonathan Swan reported something even more absurd: Jr. to the rescue. No really. Trumpanzee Jr. "is preparing to dive into the 2018 midterm elections."

Swan (with a straight face): "He wants to use his influence within the Republican base to 'expand our majority in the Senate and protect our majority in the House,' said a source close to the president's son. Expect Don Jr. to be raising money for Republican candidates and staging rallies. DTJ "offered to come down [to West Virginia] and campaign with Morrisey to defeat Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin." He also plans to dazzle the voters in Missouri, Montana and Indiana. "Jr. said he believes his brand of 'MAGA conservatism'-- pro-gun, anti-media, anti-establishment-- could make a difference in turning out the base in these states." He's even staffing up for his new hobby.

Meanwhile right-wing, mob-connected casino mogul, Sheldon Adelson, will funnel some of his Chinese profits into an effort to save the House. Jake Sherman and Alex Isenstadt reported yesterday that the GOP-sugar daddy wrote Paul Ryan a $30 million check for his Congressional Leadership Fund. Just like the founding fathers foresaw, right? Ryan and his team flew to Vegas to lick Adelson's assat his gaudy Venetian Hotel to get the dough.

As a federally elected official, Ryan is not permitted to solicit seven-figure political donations. When Ryan (R-WI) left the room, Coleman made the ask and secured the $30 million contribution.

CLF did not respond to requests for comment. The contribution will become public later this month in the organization's campaign finance filing.

Coleman said he would not discuss his dealings with Adelson.

...The $30 million contribution is three times as much as Adelson gave to CLF in 2016. And the cash comes much earlier in the cycle: In 2016, Adelson gave CLF $10 million in August, as the campaign headed into the homestretch.

Party officials have been paying Adelson their respects. In February, a number of House Republicans made their annual sojourn to Las Vegas to attend the annual retreat hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition, an organization that Adelson helps to fund. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addressed the conference, and Ryan spoke by teleconference to a meeting of the group’s board.

CLF is one part of a two-pronged political organization designed to protect and bolster House Republicans. CLF is a super PAC, and the American Action Network is a nonprofit that boosts center-right policies. Ryan, and John Boehner before him, have backed the groups.