That runs counter to the practices of the NRCC, which does not get involved in contests among Republicans.
Her effort was borne partly out frustration. In her NRCC role, Stefanik recruited more than 100 women to run for Congress. But only one prevailed, with many failing to make it through GOP primaries.
In a story in Roll Call, Rep. Tom Emmer (Minn.), the newly elected NRCC chairman, said “if that’s what Elise wants to do, then that’s her call, her right.”
“But,” he added, “I think that’s a mistake.”
Stefanik fired back Tuesday on Twitter, sharing the Roll Call story and highlighting Emmer’s quote.
“NEWSFLASH,” she wrote. “I wasn’t asking for permission.”
But 🚨 🚨NEWSFLASH🚨🚨I wasn’t asking for permission.
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) December 4, 2018
—>”If that’s what Elise wants to do, then that’s her call, her right...But I think that’s a mistake.”
Next year, House Republicans will have the lowest number of women in their ranks since 1994, while there will be a record number of female Democrats.