Ad Buy Shows Widening Battle for House Control

“The House Democrats’ main political action committee is spending nearly $102 million to reserve advertising spots in 50 media markets, from Bangor, Maine, to San Diego, Calif., a battlefield that is considerably larger and more expensive than it was in the past two congressional elections,” the New York Times reports.

“The breadth of the congressional map reveals the scope of Democrats’ worries about holding seats in midterm elections. Areas once considered safe, like South Texas, greater Pittsburgh and Seattle will see Democratic advertising.”

“But Democrats will be playing some offense, too, especially in California, where redistricting has opened up Republican targets.”