McConnell-linked group funds ads helping N Carolina Democrat
Source: Associated Press
Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
Updated 5:59 pm CST, Friday, February 21, 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A political committee linked to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is funding ads and other campaign materials designed to meddle in North Carolina's Democratic Senate primary, the group acknowledged on Friday.
Campaign finance documents filed late Thursday show the Faith and Power PAC receiving all of its money so far — $2.95 million — from the Senate Leadership Fund, which is connected to the Kentucky Republican and designed to help the GOP retain its majority in the chamber.
The PAC, which was just created last month, has run ads that appear to be aimed at boosting the fortunes of state Sen. Erica Smith at the expense of former state Sen. Cal Cunningham, a favorite of the party establishment. Cunningham was endorsed months ago by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Cunningham's campaign has decidedly outraised Smith so far.
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The Faith and Power PAC, which is linked to a private mailbox in Jacksonville, North Carolina, began running an ad this month urging voters in the March 3 Democratic primary to back Smith, citing her support for a form of “Medicare for All” and the Green New Deal. Early in-person voting for the primary began Feb. 13.
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