Republicans Build $221 Million Midterm Ad Edge as MAGA Inc. Wields $416 Million Cash Pile
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 21
Republicans Build $221 Million Midterm Ad Edge as MAGA Inc. Wields $416 Million Cash Pile
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 21
Summary
$221 million more in advertising is planned by Republicans and allied groups than by Democrats from Monday through Election Day across Senate, House and state races, according to AdImpact.
That gap is being fueled by stronger Republican fundraising and cash reserves, with Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc. holding $416 million entering the month and recently starting to deploy it.
National party finances show a similar imbalance: the Republican National Committee had about $126 million on hand, while the Democratic National Committee was $750,000 in debt after fundraising struggles and internal turmoil.
The spending edge expands on a $130 million Trump-linked ad blitz launched earlier and gives Republicans a late financial advantage even as they face a difficult broader political environment.