"Republican infighting crescendoed in the aftermath of California voters overwhelmingly approving Democratic-friendly redistricting plan this week that may undercut the GOP's control of Congress and derail President Trump's polarizing agenda. The state GOP chairwoman was urged to resign and former Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who championed the creation of the state's independent redistricting commission, was called "cowardly" by one top GOP leader for not being more involved in the campaign."
"Leaders of the Republican-backed committees opposing the ballot measure, known as Proposition 50, were questioned about how they spent nearly $58 million in the special election after such a dismal outcome. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield, the once prodigious Republican fundraiser, reportedly vowed earlier in the campaign that he could raise $100 million for the opposition but ended up delivering a small fraction of that amount."
California voters approved Proposition 50, a Democratic-leaning redistricting plan that could add five Democratic seats to Congress and weaken GOP control. Democratic backers raised nearly $136 million while opposition efforts together raised about $58 million. Republican leaders faced intense scrutiny and internal criticism over fundraising, spending decisions and campaign execution. State GOP chair Corrin Rankin was urged to resign. Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger received criticism from some Republicans for limited involvement. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy fell short of fundraising vows. The infighting raised alarms about GOP prospects heading into the midterm elections.
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