At a retreat with top GOP donors in Wyoming last week, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy broached a growing concern for senior Republicans: a crucial, do-over election for a North Carolina congressional seat
in which he criticizes the Mecklenburg County sheriff for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement officials.
Collectively, the National Republican Campaign Committee and the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC tied to McCarthy, have pumped roughly $4 million into the race. And the conservative Club for Growth has spent more than $500,000 backing Bishop. Republicans repeatedly mentioned McCready’s head start in conversations with POLITICO, appearing to lower expectations should Bishop fail to catch up.
By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.The pressure on Republicans to get Bishop over the finish line is “tremendous,” said Club for Growth President David McIntosh. Winning in North Carolina’s 9th district, McIntosh said, will determine whether Republicans have any shot at recapturing the House.
Democrats are also investing in the race. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee plans to spend roughly $2.8 million before the Sept. 10 election. McCready is also getting some outside help. The Democratic dark-money group House Majority Forward recently dropped more than $450,000 on an ad buyMcCready’s military service. He's also backed by more than $800,000 in spending from the Environmental Defense Action Fund.
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