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Club for Growth affiliate attacks Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate in $2M ad buy

Club for Growth affiliate attacks Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate in $2M ad buy

Summary

A political group linked to Club for Growth Action launched a $2 million advertisement campaign against Vicki Schmidt, a Republican running for governor in Kansas. The ad criticizes her for supporting public benefits for undocumented immigrants before the upcoming primary election.

Key Facts

  • The ad campaign was started by an affiliate of Club for Growth Action, a conservative political group.
  • It targets Vicki Schmidt, who is competing in the Kansas Republican primary for governor.
  • The advertisement cost $2 million.
  • The group accuses Schmidt of voting to allow undocumented immigrants to access public benefits.
  • The ad suggests this is a misuse of taxpayers’ money.
  • The primary election is scheduled for this summer.
  • Club for Growth and its affiliates often support candidates who take conservative economic and immigration positions.
  • The focus of the ad is to influence Republican voters against Schmidt.
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