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Two major Republican super PACs, MAGA Inc. and the Congressional Leadership Fund, have halted spending in the races of Reps. Thomas Kean (NJ) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA). This marks the first time national GOP groups have abandoned incumbents this cycle, redirecting funds to more competitive districts as Democrats gain an edge in the House majority fight.
Major Republican super PACs, including MAGA Inc. and the Congressional Leadership Fund, have halted funding for incumbent House Republicans Tom Kean (NJ-07) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01). This marks the first time national GOP groups have abandoned sitting members this cycle, citing poor internal polling. Funds are being redirected to defend critical Senate seats in Ohio, Alaska, and Iowa, as well as other competitive House districts. Democrats view the move as a sign of GOP weakness, while GOP strategists frame it as a necessary triage to preserve the Senate majority.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced his endorsement of the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), a powerful super PAC aligned with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Johnson plans to invest significant time and energy in fundraising for the group, signaling continuity in a major campaign entity for Republican donors. CLF, which spent over $250 million in the 2022 elections, will retain its president, Dan Conston, who has extensive fundraising experience and personal relationships with key donors. Johnson's decision to embrace CLF's existing infrastructure and team demonstrates his reliance on the group's proven success in helping Republicans win House races.
The super PAC aligned with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), is planning to spend at least $100 million in the 2024 election cycle to support GOP House candidates in blue states that were won by President Joe Biden in 2020, according to an internal memo. The CLF aims to create its own infrastructure in these states, where the Republican party lacks a strong presence, by identifying key voters, building a voter contact plan, and creating a turnout strategy. This effort is crucial for House Republicans to maintain and possibly expand their control over the House. The CLF's planned targets include New York, California, New Jersey, Washington, and Oregon.