Republican-linked PACs funding Democratic US primaries: Why it matters
Summary
Political groups connected to the Republican Party are spending money to support certain Democratic candidates in primary elections. They aim to help candidates they think will be easier for Republicans to beat in the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- Republican-linked political action committees (PACs) are funding some Democratic candidates in primaries.
- These efforts have been reported in New Jersey, Maine, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska.
- PACs are independent groups that raise money to support or oppose political candidates or parties.
- Since 2010, “super PACs” can raise unlimited funds but cannot give money directly to candidates.
- Some super PACs are called “pop-up” PACs because they appear temporarily to influence elections and can hide their true donors.
- Two super PACs named Real Change PAC and Lead Left have spent over $4.3 million on Democratic primaries.
- Republicans use this strategy to back Democrats they see as weaker opponents in the midterm elections.
- Control of Congress in the midterms is important for President Donald Trump’s policies during his final two years.
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