Republicans in the US allocated more funds for campaigning in “safe” districts
In preparation for the midterm congressional elections in November, Republicans in the U.S. began spending more money on advertising in districts that were previously considered “safe.” According to a Reuters analysis of the campaigns, Republican groups have set aside about $888 million for advertising in the coming weeks.
In preparation for the midterm congressional elections in November, Republicans in the U.S. began spending more money on advertising in districts that were previously considered “safe.” According to a Reuters analysis of the campaigns, Republican groups have set aside about $888 million for advertising in the coming weeks. For comparison, the Democrats — about $666 million.
In September, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the Republican super political action committees already invested nearly twice as many Democrats.
The party spends more in 39 traditionally Republican districts, including Wisconsin and North Carolina. According to Reuters sources, internal polls have suggested those counties could become vulnerable. Democrats, in turn, say that this demonstrates the Republican fear of a possible loss of the majority in the US House of Representatives.
Ekaterina Naumova
