From Drop Site News · Julian Andreone · · 1m 10s
Blue Dogs Shift Spending Strategy
Blue Dogs spend $2m on Safe D races instead of majority-building.
In brief
Blue Dogs spend $2m on Safe D races instead of majority-building. Blue Dog Coalition spent $2 million on Democratic candidates in safe districts rather than helping Democrats regain House control. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Blue Dogs' historical role
Blue Dogs helped Democrats win House majorities in 2006, 2008, and 2018.
“majority makers”
Current spending shift
Blue Dogs spend $2 million on Safe D races instead of majority-building.
Florida primary spending
Blue Dog Action spent $700,000 to get Bale Dalton over the top in Florida's 7th district.
California general election
Blue Dogs spend $1.73 million on Mike Thompson vs Eric Jones in California.
Matt Dunlap challenge
Matt Dunlap challenged Rep. Jared Golden, who retired after losing to Dunlap.
Phil Gardner's criticism
Phil Gardner called House Majority PAC's Florida spending 'bonkers'.
“bonkers they're dumping so much money”
Republican spending
Republicans spent $11 million supporting Paul LePage in Maine.
Blue Dog PAC contributions
Blue Dog PAC gave $5,000 to Dalton and $10,000 to other Democrats.
Blue Dog Coalition size
Blue Dogs have 10 members remaining in Congress, with 3 in competitive races.
The main idea
Blue Dog Coalition spent $2 million on Democratic candidates in safe districts rather than helping Democrats regain House control.
