NRSC Spending $1.2M In WV

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The NRSC is going up with an ad in West Virginia on Friday, a sure sign that Republicans believe their chances in the state are on the rise.

The ad, which is backed by a $1.2M buy, hits on the campaign strategy businessman John Raese (R) has already been using: Tie Gov. Joe Manchin (D) to Pres. Obama.

"Joe Manchin supports Barack Obama's big government agenda," the narrator says. "Manchin supported Obama's stimulus plan, which wasted $800B...Big spending, more government, less freedom. We don't want a rubber stamp for Obama, we can't afford Joe Manchin in Washington."

The ad, first reported by The Fix, is a clear indication that Republicans are seeking to expand the Senate playing field into West Virginia, once considered a sure thing for Manchin and the Democrats. The ad is running for 2 weeks on radio and TV, including the expensive DC market, according to party sources.

http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/09/nrsc_spending_1.php

[vaberella]

1. Have you heard anything on what the Dems are doing to counter?! n/t