Senate Republicans shift focus for midterm elections after Democrats gain momentum
by Cami Mondeaux, Breaking News Reporter
September 01, 2022 08:16 AM
Senate Republicans have begun to reverse course with some of their midterm campaign strategies, shifting their focus to a handful of swing states and changing up their messaging on key areas.
Republicans are zeroing in on the November election, hoping to reverse recent concerns that the party may have an uphill battle to win the upper chamber due to the “candidate quality” of some Republicans who won their primaries.
The shift in focus comes as Democrats have gained momentum in recent weeks, particularly in key Senate races such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Wisconsin that show Democratic candidates leading the polls.
Campaigns typically undergo strategic changes as candidates shift from primary season to the general election. However, the most recent moves show a deliberate effort from Republicans to recalibrate.
Several GOP fundraising groups have already begun moving their focus, reallocating funds toward states that may need an extra boost ahead of the November election.
The Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC aligned with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), announced it would scrap about $8 million worth of advertisements in Arizona and Alaska as Republican candidates in the states hold comfortable leads. Meanwhile, One Nation, a fundraising group that is affiliated with the Senate Leadership Fund, is pouring an additional $10 million in advertising into more competitive races, according to CNN.
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