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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) raised over $250,000 for Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and another six-figure sum for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) during his post-Labor Day fundraising tour. Thune attended a Kentucky fundraiser on Thursday and visited Mississippi the next day to support both candidates in their respective races. His travel also included attending a grassroots event in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where about 100 people participated. This tour underscores Thune’s role as a key fundraiser for Republican candidates ahead of midterm elections.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) raised more than $250,000 for Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and another six figures for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in his first fundraising swing since Labor Day. On Thursday, Thune traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, for a fundraiser on behalf of Barr, who is running to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY). The following day, he visited Mississippi to support Hyde-Smith's re-election campaign, hosting an event in DeSoto County that attracted around 100 people.

Thune’s schedule includes frequent travel across the country until Election Day, with his next stop being Georgia where he will support Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) on Thursday evening after Senate adjournment for its final weeks before midterms. These efforts highlight the critical role of fundraising in securing Republican victories ahead of November's elections.

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EXCLUSIVE — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) raised more than $250,000 for Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and another six figures for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in his first fundraising swing since Labor Day, the Washington Examiner has learned.

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🔮 The campaign stops are part of a busy schedule for Thune, who will be criss-crossing the country every week between now and Election Day.

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Thune swings through the South with post-Labor Day fundraising blitz · assertive framing

Examiner → raise → Day

Thune traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, for a Thursday evening fundraiser on behalf of Barr, the GOP nominee to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the Senate. asserted

Thune → travel → Senate

The following day, he visited Mississippi to raise money for Hyde-Smith, who is running for her second full term in November. asserted

who → visit → November

The Mississippi leg included a grassroots event in DeSoto County that attracted around 100 people, according to a source familiar with Thune’s travel schedule, and was hosted by the state GOP. uncertain

that → include → GOP

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) attended both the fundraiser for Hyde-Smith and the Mississippi GOP event. asserted

Wicker → attend → Smith

The campaign stops are part of a busy schedule for Thune, who will be criss-crossing the country every week between now and Election Day. asserted

who → criss → Day

Thune will next travel to Georgia for political events supporting Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) on Thursday evening, shortly after the Senate adjourns for one of its final weeks before the midterm elections. asserted

Senate → travel → elections

The Georgia trip includes an Atlanta fundraiser with Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) that Collins has framed as evidence that Republicans are still investing in his Senate race despite polls showing Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) consistently ahead. asserted

Ossoff → include → polls

Kentucky and Mississippi are not considered competitive states this fall, but Thune’s presence there suggests he is still in-demand as a surrogate in deep-red territory. uncertain

he → consider → territory

It’s also meant as a signal of his support for the entire GOP conference as he prepares to run for a second term as Senate leader. asserted

he → mean → leader

Thune’s midterm travel is on top of the fundraising events he’s held while Congress is in session in Washington. asserted

Congress → hold → Washington

Thune will spend much of the week shepherding a college sports bill that enjoys wide bipartisan support across the Senate floor. asserted

that → spend → floor

Staying the following week will largely depend on whether Republicans reach a deal with Democrats on permitting reform. asserted

Republicans → stay → reform

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