Republican super PAC pulls out of top battleground in Texas
Congressional Leadership Fund, the main super PAC linked to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), slashed spending in one of the top pickup opportunities for Republicans, a sign one of their premier races at the start of the cycle could be getting away from them.
TL;DR
- The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), linked to Speaker Mike Johnson, has reduced its spending in Texas's 28th Congressional District.
- This district is considered a top pickup opportunity for Republicans.
- CLF pulled $3 million from the race targeting Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX).
- The seat was redrawn to slightly favor Republicans, but forecasters now see it leaning Democratic.
- The race has shifted from a "toss-up" to favoring Democrats.