And since he is head of the NRCC again, he is aggressively cranking up the org charts.

FORBES: As Republicans Take Charge, a Look at How the House Was Won

At that level the NRCC would only provide advice and perhaps some encouragement.

FORBES: As Republicans Take Charge, a Look at How the House Was Won

As they achieved those goals, they got more help from the NRCC.

FORBES: As Republicans Take Charge, a Look at How the House Was Won

The NRCC made its announcement just hours after Sanford issued a statement explaining why he was at his ex-wife's home on Feb. 3.

NPR: Trespassing Accusation Leaves Sanford On His Own

So at a lunch about a month before the election, I was intrigued to learn from an NRCC staffer that Sessions had implemented a business model for winning the House.

FORBES: As Republicans Take Charge, a Look at How the House Was Won

And the NRCC needs more money.

FORBES: As Republicans Take Charge, a Look at How the House Was Won