A super PAC supporting Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran is trying to turn the tables on his tea-party-backed challenger in the GOP primary.
Distortions in Mississippi GOP Primary
Year: 2014
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
A labor union that represents more than 1.6 million public sector employees and retirees.
In Florida Ad: Recycled Quote Still Wrong
A TV ad from the conservative Americans for Prosperity recycles an old — and inaccurate — clip of Florida Rep. Steve Southerland blaming the Affordable Care Act for a “$1,200 increase” in health care premiums.
Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund
A super PAC formed in 2013 with the goal of pushing the Republican Party further right.
‘Lost Jobs’ from Obamacare
Republicans have distorted a Congressional Budget Office report, wrongly claiming that it said the Affordable Care Act would cause more than 2 million people to “lose their jobs.”
Independence USA
A left-leaning super PAC founded and financed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
American Crossroads/Crossroads GPS
Affiliated Republican advocacy groups formed with the help of Ed Gillespie, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, and Karl Rove, an adviser to President George W. Bush.
Feb. 7: ACA, Independence USA
Senate Conservatives Fund/Senate Conservatives Action
Conservative PACs aiming to elect “true” conservatives to Congress and defeat incumbent Republicans that fall short of that standard.
Congressional Leadership Fund
A super PAC focused on maintaining and expanding the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.