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spanone

(135,844 posts)
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 10:06 AM Jun 2017

Pro-Trump group launches seven-figure ad buy against GOP senator opposing repeal bill



The pro-Trump group "America First Policies" is preparing a massive seven-figure ad buy against Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV), just hours after the GOP senator announced Friday that he would not support the Senate's bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare.

The ad buy was first reported by the New York Times' Maggie Haberman, who posted the news on Twitter.

The group was formed by six former members of Trump and Pence's staffs, including former spokeswoman Katrina Pierson and former deputy campaign manager Rick Gates. The group formed in January to gather people who "believe in the Trump agenda," Gates said at the time.

“This goes beyond Trump supporters,” Gates told the Associated Press in January. “We’re trying to capture all people who believe in the Trump agenda.”

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/339229-pro-trump-group-to-spend-seven-figures-against-gop-senator-opposing
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Dustlawyer

(10,495 posts)
1. Here is an example of why Washington is failing us.
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 10:20 AM
Jun 2017

The money in our politics, which comes from super wealthy and corporate interests, is weaponized to prevent any politician who wants to go against TPTB for the benefit of the people. It is why many of our Democratic politicians continue to let us down. Why Wall Street gets a "Get out of jail free" card with every Administration.

When are we going to make this our number one priority instead of going after the symptoms caused by the money in our politics?

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Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
4. Heller is in a bind. If he gives in to that group, he loses his seat.
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 10:34 AM
Jun 2017

If he reject him, they primary him with a well funded nutcase and he loses the seat in the primary.

emulatorloo

(44,131 posts)
7. Either way he gets primaried. Complete with out of state dark money lie ads.
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 11:01 AM
Jun 2017

He's representing his constituents. I hope they have his back when he gets primaried.

Leith

(7,809 posts)
10. Probably Joe Heck Will Try for the Senate Again
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 12:18 PM
Jun 2017

He lost this last November to Catherine Cortez Masto. The only other choices are Sharon Angle and Michele Fiore, both are laughably moronic.

Doodley

(9,093 posts)
5. One GOP Senator could fatally wound Trump by publicly lambasting him and leaving the party.
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 10:43 AM
Jun 2017

Heller and other senators in his position should recognize they have the power to stand up to the party.

emulatorloo

(44,131 posts)
6. out of state Dark Money. Nevada DU'ers, I know you will call him and let him
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 10:59 AM
Jun 2017

know his constituents appreciate that he is voting no to Trumpcare.

Leith

(7,809 posts)
9. Like Hell I Will
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 12:15 PM
Jun 2017

He was going to lose his seat no matter how he voted on the death bill.

His 'no' vote simply means that he can still show his face in Nevada.

Here's all we need to know.

Nevernose

(13,081 posts)
13. They've been hitting my Twitter HARD w/ advertising
Sat Jun 24, 2017, 02:03 PM
Jun 2017

Since last night (I'm from Vegas and frequently direct angry texts to Senator Heller).

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