New Trump Group Could Weaken RNC

Washington Examiner: “Trump’s lieutenants are comparing the new group, still under development, to Organizing For Action, the political nonprofit formed by President Obama to harness the grassroots energy that propelled his campaigns and promote his legislative agenda.”

“Democrats blame OFA for steering resources and activism that is the lifeblood of any party organization away from the Democratic National Committee, leaving it atrophied and ineffective as it prepares for an uncertain, post-Obama future.”

“Republicans fret that Trump’s 501(c)4 could similarly undercut the Republican National Committee. The fear is that it would weaken the RNC financially and organizationally, damaging the party down ballot even as it possibly boosts the president-elect’s 2020 re-election bid, as OFA did for Obama in 2012.”