# Blue Dogs Shift Spending Strategy

> Blue Dogs spend $2m on Safe D races instead of majority-building.
- Title: Blue Dogs Shift Spending Strategy · Drop Site News | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: blue dogs, blue dog action, house majority, democrats, midterms, spending, safe d races, mike thompson, marie gluesenkamp perez, paul lepage, house majority pac, blue dog pac
- Source: Drop Site News — https://dropsitenews.com/p/blue-dogs-midterms-spending-democrats
- Author: Julian Andreone
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:30:42.593+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: blue dogs, blue dog action, house majority, democrats, midterms, spending, safe d races, mike thompson, marie gluesenkamp perez, paul lepage, house majority pac, blue dog pac
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Blue Dog Coalition spent $2 million on Democratic candidates in safe districts rather than helping Democrats regain House control.