Axios Live: GOP super PAC exec acknowledged "headwinds" as polls closed
Axios · Claire Moberg ·
Senate Leadership Fund executive director Alex Latcham said Republicans faced voter-enthusiasm and affordability headwinds as polls began closing Tuesday, hours before a Democratic wave cost the GOP control of Congress.
WASHINGTON — Senate Leadership Fund executive director Alex Latcham said Republicans faced voter-enthusiasm and affordability headwinds as polls began closing Tuesday, hours before a Democratic wave cost the GOP control of Congress.
Why it matters: SLF and affiliated groups spent $810 million to preserve GOP Senate control, money that ultimately could not counteract voter backlash to President Trump's handling of the economy and the Iran war.
Axios' Stef Kight and Hans Nichols spoke with Aspen Institute Congressional Program executive director and vice president and former U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), Latcham and Center Aisle Coalition president and former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.). The Nov. 3 event was sponsored by Kalshi.