Senate Majority PAC Unleashes Epstein Ads in 69 Spots Worth $36.6 Million
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Updated · POLITICO · Oct 5
Senate Majority PAC Unleashes Epstein Ads in 69 Spots Worth $36.6 Million
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Oct 5
Summary
Senate Majority PAC is expanding Jeffrey Epstein-focused attacks against Republicans, saying internal polling of more than 4,500 voters shows the issue can move Senate races 3 to 6 points toward Democrats.
A 44% plurality of voters — including the same share of swing voters — called the Epstein issue serious and said Republicans should be held responsible, giving Democrats a tested counter to GOP anti-transgender messaging.
The latest ad targets Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, tying him to an $8,500 donation from Henry Kravis after a vote against forcing release of Epstein files; Sullivan's campaign called the spot misleading and a shameful attack.
Republicans are already responding in states such as Texas, where a GOP-aligned PAC is running a pro-Ken Paxton ad on prosecuting sex traffickers as Democrats broaden the Epstein line of attack.
Since the cycle began, 69 ads worth more than $36.6 million have mentioned Epstein, underscoring how a once-fringe issue has become a national midterm message battle.