The Senate GOP campaign arm is making an extraordinary late ask — $8.9 million, to be exact — for three red states: Alaska, Iowa and Ohio, according to a memo sent Thursday and obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The request is yet another sign of the headwinds facing Republicans. In a good year, they wouldn't be begging for millions to defend states President Trump carried by double digits in 2024. - "We need $8.9 million in additional hard dollars to close the media gap and sustain that progress through Election Day," a memo from the National Republican Senatorial Committee states. Zoom in: The memo lays out specific fundraising goals for each race, sending donors to joint fundraising accounts and campaigns. - $1.2 million in…
What have Republicans been discussing regarding the North Carolina and Georgia races?
Based on conversations, Republicans are quietly starting to count out North Carolina and Georgia; specifically, Semafor reported that millions of dollars in GOP super PAC money were pulled from North Carolina.
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How many Senate seats must Democrats win to take the majority in the next Congress?
Democrats only need four seats to take the majority, and they are currently competitive (at least lean-Republican) in seven seats currently held by Republicans.
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What strategy has NRSC Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) used to keep up with Democratic campaign fundraising?
According to slides seen by Axios, the committee has been taking advantage of a Supreme Court ruling to get more advertising at lower prices by coordinating with campaigns.
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What are the specific fundraising goals for the Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio?
The NRSC memo lays out the following specific goals: $1.2 million in Alaska, $4.2 million in Iowa, and $3.5 million in Ohio.
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How much money is the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) requesting to defend three red states?
The NRSC is requesting $8.9 million in additional hard dollars to close the media gap and sustain progress through Election Day.
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The Senate GOP campaign arm is making an extraordinary late ask — $8.9 million, to be exact — for three red states: Alaska, Iowa and Ohio, according to a memo sent Thursday and obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The request is yet another sign of the headwinds facing Republicans. In a good year, they wouldn't be begging for millions to defend states President Trump carried by double digits in 2024. - "We need $8.9 million in additional hard dollars to close the media gap and sustain that progress through Election Day," a memo from the National Republican Senatorial Committee states. Zoom in: The memo lays out specific fundraising goals for each race, sending donors to joint fundraising accounts and campaigns. - $1.2 million in…Open