Ryan-linked outside group begins spending on tax reform ads

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.