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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 multiple states with competitive Senate and House races.
- States with backed third-party candidates include Iowa, Texas, Alaska, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Colorado, and North Carolina.
- The PAC has been accused of a "spoiler" effort to divert votes from Republicans.
- Principled Patriots PAC received a $250,000 donation from Building America, a super PAC connected to Rapid Resist Action, a Democratic-aligned nonprofit.