A key Republican political action committee has halted ad spending for its Senate candidate in North Carolina, shifting resources to other races amid growing concerns over midterm election prospects. The Senate Leadership Fund, linked to the Senate majority leader, announced the move after reports confirmed its decision to withdraw support. Multiple major outlets have verified the shift with sources tied to the fund, signaling a strategic realignment as polling trends raise alarms. The decision reflects broader Republican efforts to prioritize competitive races ahead of the elections.
Senate Leadership Fund is redirecting ad spending from Michael Whatley’s campaign to support other candidatesA major Republican political action committee pulled the plug on financial support for its Senate candidate in North Carolina, Michael Whatley, according to multiple reports, as the party begins to triage resources amid increasingly dire midterm polling.The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), the campaign arm of the Senate majority leader, John Thune, has withdrawn its ad spending in North Carolina to redirect support to other candidates, Semafor reported on Friday. The New York Times, CNN and other publications have confirmed the report with sources close to the fund. Continue reading...
