Democrat-aligned group backs spoiler candidates in swing states
A super PAC the GOP warns is linked to Democrats is funding third-party candidates in Iowa and other states, in a move that could be designed as a “spoiler” effort to take critical votes away from Republicans in tight races.
TL;DR
- Principled Patriots PAC is funding third-party candidates in key states with competitive Senate and House races.
- Republicans warn this could be a "spoiler" effort to draw votes away from GOP candidates.
- The PAC received a $250,000 donation from Building America, which is linked to Democratic-aligned nonprofit Rapid Resist Action.
- Rapid Resist Action has ties to individuals involved in Democratic fundraising and candidate recruitment.
- Iowa Republicans are concerned this funding is an attempt to influence the state's Senate seat by dividing the vote.
- Principled Patriots is backing a third-party Senate candidate in Iowa.