The American Action Network, top GOP super PAC, is launching a $1 million ad campaign to back the Republican tax law in battleground House districts as the party looks to boost the law’s popularity and retain the House.
The new ad campaign, which is part of the $30 million the group has spent defending the law, will run in 26 congressional districts held by Republicans that Democrats are targeting in the fall. Many of the lawmakers sit in “toss-up” districts and all 26 Republicans voted for the tax law.
“Through bonuses, pay increases, and a $2,000 tax cut, middle-class families and workers are experiencing the benefits of pro-growth tax reform,” said Corry Bliss, the group’s executive director “AAN remains committed to leading the way in educating Americans about changes in the tax law and highlighting the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.”
The new ad touts bonuses or raises Americans in the districts have gotten due to the law, which Republicans believe is their top argument to maintain GOP control of the House in November.
The law’s popularity rose steadily through February, even topping 50 percent. However, support has leveled out over the past month. According to a recent Monmouth poll, 41 percent back the tax law.
Republicans were also dealt a blow earlier this month when Congressman-elect Conor Lamb, D-Pa., defeated Republican Rick Saccone in the special election for Pennsylvania’s 18th congressional district. Throughout the final weeks of the race, Republicans did not message on the tax bill, focusing on Lamb instead. Saccone finally conceded to Lamb last week.
The GOP currently holds a 23-seat advantage in the House.
