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“The Republican Party is reeling after an historic blue wave swept the United States on Tuesday, with the Democrats taking both the House and Senate by sizable margins.”

“In any case, the results indicated a clear disapproval of the way the Trump administration is governing and the use of fearmongering as a tactic of distraction.”

“Talarico also put his money where his mouth was, his adviser Rocha said, spending more money communicating to Hispanics over the last year than anyone in the history of Texas politics.”

“Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections.”

““Despite our differences, we all want the same things,” he said.“But the billionaires who own the social media algorithms, who own the cable networks, who own the politicians on our screens, they want us at our throats,” he added.”

“Musk has since emerged as Republicans' most prominent financial backer – and the largest single-cycle donor in modern US history.”

“Haley Stevens roiled the critical Michigan Senate race with her shocking endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers, in a move that caught almost everyone by surprise.”

“The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which supported her in the primary, spent at least $US30 million ($43 million) attacking El-Sayed during the primary and began spending more starting in October.”

“Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill.”

“"Spending in the 2026 midterms is shattering records, with more of the money coming from the wealthiest donors and groups this election," says Michael Beckel, a US campaign finance expert.”

“Political advertising spending and reservations have now exceeded $11.6 billion, making this the most expensive election cycle for political advertising in American history.”

“But best estimates show a steep Republican advantage in Senate race spending, and a narrower one in House races.”

“…e, the Islamophobic attacks have taken a backseat to Stevens’s claims of antisemitism — most prominently concerning a PAC ad that connected high grocery prices to U.S. spending on Israeli military aid — and a personal feud between the former primary…”

““But this election is gonna tell us whether motivating the far-right base is enough for Republicans to win, even in red states.””

““But this election is gonna tell us whether motivating the far-right base is enough for Republicans to win, even in red states.””

“US Midterm Election Results 2026 An Ohio native, Acton has spoken about spending part of her childhood homeless and living in a tent for one winter.”

“Democrat Amy Acton has been elected as the US state of Ohio’s next governor, delivering a stunning defeat to Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a race that captured headlines across the country.”

“Republicans have had the edge in ad spending, but that advantage has tapered as the party has shifted resources to other races.”

“Republicans have had the edge in ad spending, but that advantage has tapered as the party has shifted resources to other races.”

“Republicans including Trump foe Thomas Massie have criticized the defense secretary. - Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor, said the “close to an extinction-level event for Republicans” was caused in part by his party failing to target their ad spending on…”

“Early Wednesday morning, Lawrence claimed victory over Republican Rep.”

“To understand the coming collision between President Donald Trump and a Democratic Congress, one must first discard the textbook formulas of US governance.”

“Abdul El-Sayed, the doctor and progressive insurgent, has made history in winning the closely watched US Senate race in Michigan, defeating the Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the country’s first Muslim senator.”

“In a remarkable political upset in Kansas, Democratic candidate and Methodist megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton has defeated Republican Sen.”

“Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson speaks at President Donald Trump's Sioux City rally last month Democratic US Senate Candidate Josh Turek speaks to supporters during a campaign stop at the Dubuque Farmers Market in Dubuque, Iowa, on October 17, 2026 Much of the…”

“Tiffany's campaign massively outspent Crowley's, but ultimately that spending didn't get the congressman over the finish line.”

“Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate running for Senate in North Carolina, lost his race spectacularly Former NC Governor Roy Cooper speaks at Sugar Creek Brewing during his 'Make Stuff Cost Less' tour US voters cast their ballots at a polling station in…”

“The Senate, where Democrats need to win four more seats for a majority, has attracted the biggest share of spending, about $US3.4 billion, according to AdImpact, which tracks ad spending.”

“Ad-tracking business AdImpact says the crypto sector has spent $US68 million on defeating Brown, who is up against Republican incumbent Jon Husted in a high-stakes Senate race.”

“Other contenders on the Democratic ticket, such as Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico, have softened their rhetoric in response to Republican attack ads highlighting controversial remarks they previously made in support of transgender causes.”

“Beyond the free flow of dollars, analytics firm AdImpact has pegged political advertising spending for this election at $US11.2 billion ($16 billion).”

““It’s changed for the better for him, for the worse for us,” said Tenedia Thomas, 68, a Democratic voter in the Republican stronghold of Lancaster county in Pennsylvania which Trump won in the 2024 elections.”

“…as Vivek Ramaswamy’s own campaign that did the now infamous ad against Acton, featuring her estranged mother.) Although about 60% of dark money spent this cycle has benefited Republicans, and Republican-aligned groups are responsible for many of the most…”

“A Time for Voting by William Kristol Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address is justly famous for the soaring, biblical cadences and the complex philosophical arguments of its great third paragraph.”

“…e were led to believe that she was just a placeholder for that seat and South Carolinians would have the opportunity to vote for whomever they thought would be the best,” said George Culpepper Jr., who identifies as a conservative Republican and picked US…”

“An analysis by the tracking firm Ad Impact found that more than $50 million has been spent combined on ads for Lawler-Conley race — $30 million by Republican groups and $20.9 million by Democrats.”

“… campaign trail now, with rallies in Iowa and Kansas, where Republicans are fighting to retain US Senate seats. - Alaska antics: A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to block Alaska from certifying election…”

“She added about El-Sayed’s Republican opponent: “Mike Rogers loved every minute of it.””

“This year, midterm ad spending will be over $11 billion, a record.”

“US midterm campaign enters final weekend as Alaska, California ballot fights heat up AI generated WASHINGTON/ANCHORAGE – President Donald Trump’s administration pressed a criminal investigation into Alaska’s pivotal US Senate race and said on Oct 31 it would…”

“According to Gallup, 27 percent of us identified as Republican and 27 percent identified as Democratic, with a record high 45 percent identifying as independent.”

“Spending on advertising by the candidates, parties and corporate-funded political action committees since the Texas primaries began has surpassed $500 million US, according to data compiled by the firm AdImpact.”

“Congress — and tariffs are the main issue State's Republican candidate for Senate distancing himself from Trump's tariff policy with Canada Michigan’s Senate race is among the most hotly contested in the U.S. midterm elections, and the turning point may…”

“Hill’s campaign to unseat the Republican congressman Nick Begich has gained momentum in the final weeks before the 3 November election, as national Democrats line up behind him and ad spending ramps up.”

“Adsmom, a platform that tracks digital ad spending on Meta and Google, found that political spending on abortion ads in October came fifteenth among 26 different topics, below issues like data centers and the climate.”

“Trump has repeatedly called him “Mohammed” this month, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee has aired ads using his full name, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed.”

“Matt, are we seeing voters become more receptive to Republicans as a result of all this ad spending?”

“Some races have turned ugly, including an Ohio contest between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton that features the Democrat's estranged mother in an attack ad.”

“That’s a quote from Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in a tight Michigan race against Republican Mike Rogers.”

“But despite $281 million in spending from Abbott, much of it on attack ads, the race remains close.”

“Farmer-funded attack ads targeting Republicans air across rural America WASHINGTON - A group of farmers is helping to fund US$3 million (S$3.8 million) in attack ads against Republicans in some of the most competitive US midterm election races, criticising…”

“…ntifying more than 41,000 employees and contractors for the US Department of Homeland Security has been released by a non-profit group in an unprecedented act. - The embattled CBS leader Bari Weiss has downplayed concerns about weak 60 Minutes ratings, saying…”

“Add another one to the list: Leading the Future has routed more than $30 million of spending through newly minted Delaware corporations, blocking transparency during an election that has been defined by voter backlash against the industry.”

“The US government is spending millions of taxpayer dollars to get a blatantly partisan message in front of voters as the midterm elections loom.”

“Will he help or hurt Republicans? - CBC Explains Your guide to the U.S. midterms, and why they're crucial for Donald Trump Past administrations have used taxpayer funds on public service advertising, such as a $10 million US campaign under Joe Biden urging…”

“Democrats point out that Trump’s ads might also violate 18 U.S.C. § 641, which forbids the conversion of federal assets to personal use.”

“…c., the super PAC linked to President Donald Trump, has made its first major midterm buy with $10 million in ad spending to support Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his Senate race, according to a new filing with the Federal Election…”

“…c., the super PAC linked to President Donald Trump, has made its first major midterm buy with $10 million in ad spending to support Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his Senate race, according to a new filing with the Federal Election…”

“The group is spending $10 million on TV and digital ads in the race, with the filing suggesting that MAGA Inc. will launch ads targeting state Rep.”

“The White House said it will not reimburse taxpayers after spending $20 million on a national media contract that has already used over $10 million to run ads of Trump on TV Trump told a reporter last week that he would 'gladly' pay for the commercials 'if…”

“Trump on Oct 12 said he considered the ads to be a “positive promotion for our great USA” but that they would no longer be funded by taxpayers, and the White House said this week that the president’s political action committee, MAGA PAC, would fund the ads…”

“Ken Martin, who heads the Democratic Party’s leadership body, suggested in a statement on Wednesday that the ads were designed to bolster Republican odds in the upcoming November 3 midterm elections.”

“…erson confirmed to the Daily Mail on Tuesday that the funds used on the ads will not be reimbursed: 'The President’s Truth was not referring to reimbursement.' The White House said it will not reimburse taxpayers after spending $20 million on a national media…”

“Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire introduced a measure, which was blocked by a Republican, denouncing the administration for using government funds for for the ads.”

“Trump has begun to tap it to boost Republican candidates across the US ahead of midterm elections.”

“Using AdImpact's data on 2026 campaign spending, ads matching either a tax-language screen or energy message, or both, account for $69.76 million, or 76.2% of all data center advertising.”

“But Acton’s mom resurfaced in a political attack ad from a group supporting Vivek Ramaswamy, the Donald Trump-backed Republican candidate in a closely watched and growingly volatile race.”

“…GOP as President Donald Trump kicks off his midterm tour. — Adam Wollner The shifting Senate map By Bridget Bowman A big move today from a leading Republican super PAC underscores the increasingly tough Senate landscape the party is confronting as it tries to…”

“The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), the campaign arm of the Senate majority leader, John Thune, has withdrawn its ad spending in North Carolina to redirect support to other candidates, Semafor reported on Friday.”

“If the Californian Republican Party took advantage of the situation by nominating moderates who disaffected Democrats can vote for with good conscience, all would be well.”

“Most billionaire political donors would be content to throw their lucre into a PAC to buy up a bunch of ad time and call it a day.”

“Texas’ high-stakes Senate contest alone has consumed the largest share of Republican-backed transgender-related spending, drawing an estimated $58 million for more than 50,000 airings, according to AdImpact.”

“More than US$250 million in spending was reported on Oct 20 alone, he added.”

“Watching members of his own party distancing themselves from him, spending a fraction of their billion-dollar ad budget on the party’s long-time figurehead, he is freed toward his more dangerous impulses.”

“The trend remains Democrats’ friend, and the Republican spending onslaught hasn’t done much if anything to stop it.”

“Spending on political advertising alone is projected to reach $11.6bn, more than in any previous election cycle, including the 2024 presidential race, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact.”

“But party strategists and advisers are cautiously considering it as a possibility, and they aren’t just thinking about 2026.”

“The Republican candidate’s AI-generated campaign ad, titled around his proposal to “cancel High Speed Rail, turn it into the Government Failures National Monument,” offers a stark before-and-after vision of California depending on who occupies the governor’s…”

“Talarico told the crowd that super PACs and “billionaire mega-donors” are spending $200m in the most expensive Senate race in US history to defeat his grassroots campaign.”

“Chamber of Commerce is launching a new digital ad campaign touting the economic records of eight incumbent House Republicans as the party fights to retain its majority in November.”

“I had sort of expected Poindexter to be pleased by their marketing work; a group founded by Republicans who rebuked Trump was spending $20,000 to batter his Republican opponent.”

“All those advertising dollars have been spent through a vendor called Nxum Group, which was co-founded by Hines, a former Republican congressional candidate and Trump administration official.”

“Elon Musk and the most expensive Senate race Total ad spending sits just under $340 million since each candidate locked up his nomination, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact.”

“Upon his return, he paid for full-page ads in major newspapers calling for the US to stop funding the defense of countries capable of defending themselves and to cease defending the flow of oil through the Gulf.”

“Fundraising emerges as a key concern for Republicans Since the state’s August primary, Republican groups have committed to spending more than $26 million on television and digital advertising to boost Marshall, more than what they spent in his first race in…”

“How we got to this point, Frum reminds us, is that the Republicans’ 2025 extension of their 2017 tax cuts will reduce government revenues by $4.5 trillion over the next ten years.”

“Jacqui Keats, Black Head Time for truth laws With the advent of AI and elections approaching at both state and federal levels, Australia should enact truth-in-political-advertising laws (“Republican ad riling the US is a warning for Australia”, October 22).”

“Texas-sized spending Combined advertising spending in the race between Paxton, the state’s Republican attorney-general, and Democrat James Talarico has topped US$500 million, according to ad-tracking data, putting it on pace to become the most expensive US…”

“…e, North Carolina Michael Whatley, the former RNC chair and Republican contender for the US Senate seat in North Carolina Supporters wait for Trump to speak at a midterm campaign rally at Pitt-Greenville Airport in Greenville, North Carolina Whatley is…”

“In addition to a 747’s worth of baggage—including an indictment he eventually resolved by agreeing to take a remedial legal education course; impeachment by members of his own party; a biblical divorce; and, most recently, a cell-phone video showing him…”

“Since late June, Talarico has led narrowly in most polls, alarming Republicans who have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into ads meant to boost Paxton.”

“Nationally and in Texas – and even as Democrats are reporting impressive fundraising in key races – Republicans have a considerable advantage in campaign spending.”

“Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a plan to clear every homeless encampment in the state by the end of next year at a San Diego news conference today.”

“Perspective: Midterm money madness Campaign spending for these midterm elections passed 10 billion dollars this week, according to the tracking group AdImpact.”

“Those ads are but a few examples of how Democrats and aligned advocacy groups are using an unpopular war as they challenge Republicans, aiming to win back power in the House and Senate.”

“Raising black homeownership is a Republican goal, and a Republican administration is investigating a bank for pursuing it, weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.”

“Democratic candidates and their allies have spent more than $163 million since Sept. 1 on television advertising that mentions the president, according to an Associated Press analysis of data from AdImpact, which charts media spending.”

“But nonpartisan election forecasters believe that edge has eroded as the political environment has worsened for Republicans, a finding supported by the sheer amount of spending in the district.”

“Elon Musk threatened to destroy Trump’s Republican allies.”

“Begich and Republican political action committees have ratcheted up ad spending in the House race since the primary.”

“Singling out her use of the term “transgender ideology”, the Democratic party in Lucas county, where Toledo lies, said: “This is the type of harmful ad we expect from Derek Merrin and the Republicans.”

““We’re spending our energy investing in the candidates that are all the way with us,””

“San Francisco, USA: Bruce Blakeman, a Republican who is running for governor of New York, released campaign ads featuring Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor, and Kathy Hochul, the state’s governor, gardening together and collaborating to raise prices for…”

“They’re going to states and districts where usually the Republicans would have a lock on that election by this point.”

“Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers arrives to speak to the press after his debate with Democratic rival candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.”

“He accused her of spending the money on a luxury apartment in DC - and added that her husband is operating as a 'shadow lobbyist.' 'This is the corruption that we have to address,' he stated.”

“Jackson repeatedly tied Collins to Trump on the Iran war, tariffs, abortion, health care and the Republican tax and spending bill, while Collins tried to emphasize her independence and point to the work she has done for Maine.”

“The Lone Star State Republican made the admission to a room of lobbyists at a private fundraising lunch in Washington, DC, per audio reported on by Axios.”

“Republicans are swamping House and Senate races with an unprecedented flood of late ad spending as the party tests whether hundreds of millions of dollars can buy it some reprieve from the eroding political environment that’s threatening longtime Republican…”

“Some ads backing her used old footage of Obama praising her, which critics called misleading because he had not endorsed in the race.”

“Thom Tillis: I was thinking about the $200 million that the Department of Homeland Security was spending on an ad campaign with her riding a horse.”

“…d term, you might be tempted to think his big ballroom project doesn’t rate high on the scale of his most authoritarian offenses—that, at worst, it’s another expensive monument to his vanity; at best, it could include some features useful to national…”

“Big money in the race For Republicans, salvation could be in the spending, with this year’s race continuing a US phenomenon of small fortunes poured into politics.”

“Last week, The Washington Post reported that David Flippo’s congressional campaign falsely claimed on multiple occasions that the Nevada Republican earned a Bronze Star with valor as an Air Force officer.”

“The US Senate race in Kansas is taking a nasty turn after incumbent Republican Roger Marshall’s campaign released a new ad accusing Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton of failing to report a pedophile who once worked at Hamilton’s church to law enforcement.”

“Michigan Republican strategist Jason Cabel Roe, who is working on another battleground race, agreed that he and his candidate’s strategy regarding the economy is “a lesson learned from the Biden administration.””

“That’s why Democrats say they aren’t as worried as they might be about an influx of GOP ad spending on the race, both from Ricketts and outside groups.”

“And thousands of companies, large and small, use that AI to make products that reach everyone in the audience.”

“New campaign finance disclosure data shines a light on which US political campaigns are using AI tools and how much they are spending on them.”

“The shock on his face that a healthy adult man would not trip on his descent from an airplane certainly made me wonder.”

“The Wesleyan Media Project, which tracks election ad spending, has identified at least 164 political ads nationwide so far in 2026 that were “generated or enhanced through the use of AI”.”

“Plus, Natasha Korecki examines Republicans’ messaging strategy in Texas. — Adam Wollner GOP defections from Trump start to pile up By Adam Wollner During his address to the United Nations General Assembly today, President Donald Trump reiterated that he…”

““Republicans need to steer their messaging away from Trump and divert their lane from him and focus on their constituents, because that’s the only thing that’s going to get them elected,” she added.”

“According to ad-tracking data from AdImpact, Republicans are scheduled to spend $682 million on advertising from Monday through Election Day across all House and Senate races nationwide.”

“Safety and Affordability, an offshoot of MAGA Inc., committed this month to spending almost $3.2 million on advertising to help O’Donnell, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact.”

“The ad is on target because Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate nominee, as well as Gov.”

“The Conley camp accused Republicans of falsely using AI images of her standing next to Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez.”

“"It's usually at a Republican central committee meeting, throwing red meat to the base."”

“While continuing to sign off Truth Social posts with his usual, “Thank you for your attention to this matter”, no one will actually be paying much attention.”

“(End VT) MARGARET BRENNAN: We will talk with Congresswoman Salazar, California Democrat Ro Khanna, plus Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, and Trump's first-term economic adviser Gary Cohn.”

“…tral campaign promise to lower inflation,' Smith continued, adding: 'inflation is up while he and the corrupt Mar-a-Lago mafia continue to enrich themselves.' Former Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola and Incumbent Republican Senator Dan S Sullivan are…”

“… in Congress through an aggressive influence campaign, as the company and its rivals pour tens of millions into a spending war that’s just getting started — and some lawmakers say it’s a disguised power grab using safety concerns to freeze out the…”

“In 2022, the advantage went to Republicans by 49% to 40%.”

“Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., is launching a $10 million ad blitz against Republicans in three crucial races, with plans to expand the campaign in the coming weeks, according to details first shared with Semafor.”

“The new PAC will launch an initial eight-figure ad buy on Friday, the day after the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas is set to wrap up.”

“In his keynote address Wednesday, Trump made headlines for an impossible promise to give American adults $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, and reiterated the GOP's messaging that paints November as a choice between "common sense…”

“With Republicans facing the prospect of losing control of at least one chamber of Congress, and polling showing Democrats more motivated to vote, a group connected to Trump has begun spending tens of millions of dollars to reserve blocks of TV ad time in…”

“Priorities: As Republicans beg for Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., to start spending on key races, the group released an ad that promotes Trump and showcases the $400 million jet the president was gifted by Qatar. 🧠 Pop Quiz!”

“…contrast, several national election analyses emphasize that Republicans still retain a meaningful structural edge in the 2026 Senate map, pointing out that Democrats must defend vulnerable seats in Georgia and Michigan while also flipping at least four…”

“In one of the first ads of his campaign to represent Kansas in the US Senate, the Democrat Adam Hamilton stands grilling steaks at a barbecue and attacks his opponent, Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican, for supporting “tariffs and war”.”

“…k past the party and look to people who are really going to address issues facing people right now,” he told me, before pivoting back to the Trump administration’s failure to lower costs—as well as reminding me that he was spending the day in a very red…”

“Republican chair of Senate health committee calls Trump's FDA nominee's role in his 'nonsensical' vaccine order 'almost disqualifying' Senator Bill Cassidy, the Republican chairman of the Senate health committee, said that he has “strong concerns” about…”

“De Gruyter added that El-Sayed's decision to campaign with controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker as one example of "a whole universe of things that Republican ad makers are salivating at."”

“More than $60 million US has been spent on Stevens's behalf by various groups, according to Ad Impact.”