"Extremely dangerous": Republicans spark fury with apparent meddling in Dem primaries
Summary
Republicans are spending money to support certain Democratic primary candidates they think will be easier to beat in the general election. This tactic, where one party interferes in the other party’s primary elections, has become more common in recent years, with both Democrats and Republicans using it.Key Facts
- Republicans are backing some Democratic primary candidates who are seen as weaker for the November election.
- This practice, once rare, is now more common and Democrats used it in 2022 and 2024.
- Several super PACs with progressive names are spending money to support certain Democratic candidates.
- Clues suggest these super PACs have connections to Republican groups or consulting firms.
- A former Republican official said GOP efforts are a response to Democrats using the same strategy.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and House Majority PAC also spent money in GOP primaries in 2022.
- Campaign finance laws allow these groups to hide their funding sources until after primary elections.
- Democratic leaders have publicly criticized Republicans for trying to influence their primary races.
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