Summer School: Republicans' crusade to teach voters the 'New Math' on the 'commie caucus'

The House is gone. But the campaign is on."We're going to have a lot to talk about during this break," said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La.

"The contrast on the ballot this November between communism and freedom."School is out for the summer in the House until August 31. But Republicans envision a version of summer school for the voters.

They intend to educate people about Democratic candidates who are veering to the left."The reality is that the communist caucus, the commie caucus is coming to Congress," claimed Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.

Y.REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: HOUSE'S FINAL SPRINT PUTS SAVE AMERICA ACT AND IRAN FUNDING IN PLAYRepublicans hope to cling to their narrow House majority by distinguishing themselves from Democrats – and noting how Democrats tapped far-left candidates in New York City and even Colorado. These "Democratic Socialists of America" candidates will undoubtedly prevail in their districts.

But Republicans believe that left-wing Democrats freak out independents and mainstream Democrats. The GOP is banking on that as an insurance policy to maintain control of the House.House Republicans also enjoyed some relative success last week for the first time in months.

The GOP advanced a host of bills important to them. And, simultaneously got Democrats on the record about bills which Republicans think they can boomerang against their adversaries this fall."They have to answer for why they voted against funding our troops, against funding the government, against common sense policies like voter ID and proof of citizenship," said House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.

The House approved a plan barring stock trades by Members, 232-198. Only 13 Democrats voted yes compared to all Republicans. But the GOP tacked on a voter ID mandate.

Democrats argue that provision transformed a once bipartisan issue into a GOP political wedge."I proudly voted no because we are not going to sabotage mail-in voting in this country. And we're not going to fall for that ki