FEC Filings Confirm GOP Meddling in Dem Primaries
Recent Federal Election Commission filings have shed a stark light on what appears to be a deliberate strategy by Republican operatives to influence the outcome of Democratic primary elections. This isn’t a new tactic, but the extent and apparent funding behind these efforts, as revealed by the filings, suggest a calculated attempt to shape the political landscape by elevating preferred, often more extreme, Democratic candidates who might be perceived as easier to defeat in the general election. The underlying motivation, it seems, is the belief that by ensuring a less broadly appealing candidate emerges from the Democratic ranks, the Republican party significantly increases its chances of winning.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood