Republicans Focus Spending Advantage on Senate Races, Not House

Republicans are far outspending Democrats on Senate ads as their prospects of retaining a House majority appear less favorable.

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Republicans Focus Spending Advantage on Senate Races, Not House

Republicans are directing more attention to the fight for the Senate as they are seen as less likely to retain their House majority, according to The New York Times.

The party is spending far more than Democrats on advertising in Senate contests. That substantial financial advantage is concentrated in Senate races rather than House campaigns.

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