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Senate Leadership Fund halts North Carolina ad spending, report says
Politico reports that the prominent GOP super PAC is halting ads in North Carolina and redirecting funds to Kansas.
The short version
- The Senate Leadership Fund is pausing future ad spending in North Carolina and launching a campaign in Kansas instead.[Politico]
- Republican candidate Michael Whatley continues to trail Democratic candidate Roy Cooper in public polling.[Politico]
- President Donald Trump expressed concern about Whatley's campaign, while a Whatley spokesperson maintained confidence in having sufficient resources to win.[Politico]
Key facts
- The Senate Leadership Fund is pausing its future spending in North Carolina to launch an ad buy in Kansas.[Politico]
- The super PAC had previously spent more than $30 million supporting Republican nominee Michael Whatley.[Politico]
- Public surveys show Whatley trailing Democratic candidate Roy Cooper.[Politico]
- President Donald Trump told reporters that he is worried about Whatley's prospects.[Politico]
- Whatley's spokesperson stated that the campaign remains confident it has enough resources to win in November.[Politico]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Whatley's campaign possesses sufficient remaining resources to remain competitive without continued Senate Leadership Fund expenditures.[Politico]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Top GOP groups retreat from North Carolina Senate race as hopes fadePolitico
- AP report: Senate Republicans move cash from North Carolina to Kansas as battle for majority shiftsPBS NewsHour - Politics
- Senate Republicans Move Spending From North Carolina to Kansas as Tides ShiftThe Washington Sun
- Republicans pull funding of Trump-backed Senate candidate in critical North Carolina raceThe Guardian - US