Ryan-linked outside group begins spending on tax reform ads

Published May 1, 2017 4:20pm ET



With the healthcare bill still outstanding, House Republicans are beginning to make their case for tax reform in the hopes of creating a smoother legislative path.

The political nonprofit connected with Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., launched its first advertisement trying to build political support for the politically tricky effort with digital spots targeting a mixture of safe and competitive GOP-held districts. That’s a strategic decision after watching healthcare get bogged down by opposition from Republicans in safe districts as well as swing seats targeted by the Democrats in the midterm elections.

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