Republican organizations are directing large amounts of campaign money into dozens of US House races in states previously considered safe for the party, according to reports from across the political spectrum.
The spending shift comes as new polls reportedly show Republicans struggling in what had been considered reliably red territory, according to the New York Post.
Coverage varied on the scope described: The Daily Caller characterized the spending as unprecedented in amount, while other outlets did not specify a dollar figure or historical comparison.
The New York Post reported the concern extends to both House and Senate races, citing a broader difficult outlook for the party, a detail not confirmed by other outlets.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reported that the GOP is spending in red states as races become more competitive.
“GOP dumps cash into red states as races heat up” — Los Angeles Times
Center
- Reported that Republicans are investing in dozens of House races previously seen as safe.
“Republicans pour money into dozens of US House races previously considered 'safe'” — Reuters
Right
- Newsmax and the Daily Caller both reported spending in dozens of previously 'safe' House races.
- The New York Post cited new polls showing Republicans struggling in both House and Senate contests.
- The Daily Caller described the spending as an unprecedented amount aimed at saving GOP candidates in red states.
“Poll-sweating GOPers pouring money into battleground states after grim outlook for both House, Senate” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with Republican campaign spending?
Republican organizations are pouring money into dozens of US House races that were previously considered safe, redirecting resources into red and battleground states, according to multiple reports.
Why are Republicans spending more in 'safe' states?
New polls reportedly show Republicans struggling in red territory, according to the New York Post, prompting increased investment in races once thought secure.
Does this affect Senate races too?
The New York Post reported a grim outlook for both House and Senate races, though this detail was not confirmed by other outlets.
How did left- and right-leaning outlets differ in coverage?
Left-leaning and center outlets focused on the shift of money into red and previously safe states, while right-leaning outlets added detail on polling struggles and described the spending as unprecedented.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Los Angeles TimesLeft-leaningGOP dumps cash into red states as races heat up
- ReutersCenterRepublicans pour money into dozens of US House races previously considered 'safe'
- New York PostRight-leaningPoll-sweating GOPers pouring money into battleground states after grim outlook for both House, Senate
- NewsmaxRight-leaningRepublicans Pour Money into Dozens of US House Races Previously Considered 'Safe'
- The Daily CallerRight-leaningRepublicans Pouring Unprecedented Amounts Of Money Into Midterms To Save GOP Candidates In Red States