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"Arrogance": 3 GOP Senate candidates blasted over costly red-state rescues
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Republicans are burning tens of millions of last-minute ad dollars to try to rescue three red-state senators who they say ignored months of warnings that their campaigns were in danger.
Key facts
- National Republicans have spent $33 million in Kansas, $21 million in South Carolina and $2.4 million in Mississippi, according to data compiled by campaign finance expert Rob Pyers
- The most complaints center on Marshall, who has raised $7.5 million compared with $19 million for his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton
- What they're saying: Representatives for the NRSC and the pro-GOP Senate Leadership Fund super PAC didn't respond to requests for comment
- In South Carolina, Republicans fault Graham for failing to tap her late brother Lindsey Graham's donor network and showing little interest in soliciting contributions
Summary
Senate races in Kansas, South Carolina and Mississippi are normally GOP layups. The frustration with Sens. "Democrats may win these seats in a wave. but not a blue wave. National Republicans have spent $33 million in Kansas, $21 million in South Carolina and $2.4 million in Mississippi, according to data compiled by campaign finance expert Rob Pyers.