The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), which supports Republican Party candidates for Congress, is purchasing $141 million worth of advertising ahead of the November general election.
On May 22, the hybrid political action committee, endorsed by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and the House’s Republican leadership, announced that the multimillion-dollar campaign is only the first wave of its reservations for the 2024 campaign. The ad buy will target 37 media markets in 20 different states.
In a press release, the CLF’s president Dan Conston said the move is a “significant early down payment” on the Republicans holding the House majority.
“The map is undoubtedly small, and we are in a dogfight. Yet we are in a stronger position than the mainstream narrative suggests, with a promising political environment and standout Members and candidates in the toughest races,” Mr. Conston said in a release. “Effective campaigns and resources will really matter.”…
