Scoop: Senate GOP super PAC doubles down on Michigan
Summary
The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a major Republican political action committee, is adding $6 million to its spending in Michigan to support Republican Mike Rogers and attack Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. This is part of a larger $12 million investment this month aimed at protecting the Republican Senate majority.Key Facts
- SLF is spending an extra $6 million on TV and digital ads in Michigan.
- The spending targets Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and supports Republican Mike Rogers.
- This brings SLF’s total spending in Michigan to $51 million this election cycle.
- Republicans prefer El-Sayed as an opponent over Democrat Haley Stevens, believing he is easier to beat.
- SLF added $2 million in Alaska to support Republican Senator Dan Sullivan’s reelection.
- SLF plans to spend another $4 million in Iowa to help Republican Ashley Hinson’s Senate campaign.
- The new $12 million spending is on top of $342 million SLF already committed, totaling $354 million for the election cycle.
- SLF’s communications director said the spending aims to define “Far-Left Democrats backed by Chuck Schumer” early in the race.
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