Dark Money Pouring Into Texas As Cruz Campaign Falters

[DonViejo]

Matthew Chapman

August 29, 2018 2:59 am

Republicans no longer view Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) as a safe bet to win re-election in November.

As his Democratic challenger, El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke, continues to tour the state one county at a time and rake in small-donor contributions to a campaign that he proudly states takes no money from corporate PACs, polls have increasingly shown a tight race; although no poll so far has given O’Rourke the lead, several are within the margin of error, with a new Emerson College poll putting the race with 1 point.

And amid growing worry, at least one dark money group is stepping in to help him, Politico reports:

The Club for Growth, a Washington-based anti-tax group, is drawing up plans for a major TV ad campaign boosting Cruz — the first such intervention by a Republican outside group in this race. The move comes as Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke, an online fundraising behemoth who has attracted national support, continues to narrow the gap in polling.

David McIntosh, the Club for Growth’s president, said on Tuesday the organization is planning a seven-figure-plus offensive targeting O’Rourke. McIntosh was speaking from Texas, where he is meeting with pro-Cruz donors who could help fund the effort.

“In the last five weeks, it’s become clear that the race has tightened,” said McIntosh.

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[beachbum bob]

1. dark money was always going to come in as thats the only money GOP has

the campaign ads that democrats should run should say "Where is the money coming from to support XYZ ? If the PACs won't open their books, what are they hiding? Then show russia, china.....

be damn effective

[flying_wahini]

2. If the young'uns show up there shouldn't be a problem with Beto whipping Cruz.

Signs around my neighborhood for Beto at least 20 to1 (Cruz)sign.

I saw Beto speak for the second time this summer and the crowd was 3 times bigger
than in May.
He was over an hour late and most people waited to see him, anyway.
The crowd was filled with young hispanics and was just a heartwarming night!
He spoke very fluent Spanish and they cheered long and hard for him!