GOP fights ‘complacency,’ 45 House members trail Dems in fundraising

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House Republicans, many of whom have never been in a tough race, are being warned by party leaders to brace for an anti-GOP, anti-Trump “wave” that could sweep them out of office if they don’t batten down the hatches now.

In personal pitches from House Speaker Paul Ryan and in leadership memos, members are being urged to step up fundraising, hire campaign staff, and draw up a battle plan that focuses on local issues and legislative achievements.

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