The Republican Studies Committee (CSR), the conservative Republican caucus, embraced the new incoming executive of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce after a year in which a rocky relationship developed between the lobby and Republicans. of the House.
House Speaker Suzanne Clark was named the group’s new CEO and will take over from the usual CEO Tom Donohue in March.
CSR President Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Quickly he tweeted after the news that he hopes to work with her and the House.
“While we will certainly disagree on some issues, the Conservatives agree with the House’s positions on reducing regulatory burdens, reducing taxes and creating jobs. Now, with a re-establishment of the leadership of the Chamber, I hope we can find a common ground to work together on our shared goals and counter the radical left’s job killing agenda, ”Banks told The Hill in a statement.
The House said last month that it would stop political contributions to certain lawmakers after the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month, though it did not indicate which lawmakers would lose their support. Banks voted against certifying election results on January 6th.
When asked if the House should resume contributions to Republican Party lawmakers who voted to cancel the Jan. 6 election, a Bank aide said “nothing has changed.”
“Republicans support fewer regulations and reduce US taxes and jobs. Biden’s agenda no. The chamber that supports those who hate business is like feeding your arm with an alligator, ”the bank assistant said.
The House, traditionally aligned with Republicans, was also criticized for supporting an unprecedented number of Democrats in the 2020 cycle.
The controversial move to endorse 23 House Democrats in the first term led the House minority leader Kevin McCarthy
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Banks has been approved by the House every cycle since it is in Congress.
The National Committee of the Republican Congress, chaired by Rep. Tom Emmer
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Rep. Rodney Davis
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Neil Bradley is the political head of the House and is a familiar face to House Republicans. He used to work for McCarthy and former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.).
“Was he happy that they endorsed more Democrats than they had in past election cycles? Of course not. In the end, many of the Democrats who received support were beaten by Republicans who are now members of our conference. I hope the House offers Republicans a chance to receive those endorsements they didn’t get last time, ”Davis said.
Davis noted that while some of the House positions clashed with the previous ones President Trump
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“I can’t imagine the Biden administration working with Republicans in Congress to push for common sense legislation. We don’t need to look too far beyond today, when we see a nearly $ 2 trillion stimulus bill running during the reconciliation process, ”he said.
He added: “I think the House will recognize that and I hope our Republican members who were not approved as candidates get the opportunity I had last time.”