Democratic senators in key swing states pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into pro-Trump adverts [Video]

14:58 EDT 22 Oct 2024, updated 15:55 EDT 22 Oct 2024

Two Democratic senators facing reelection in battleground states are pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into adverts that play up their support for Donald Trump and his policies, according to an exclusive analysis of broadcast data.

It suggests they are trying to win over Trump supporters to hold their seats, even if it undermines Kamala Harris‘ campaign. 

In key counties in Pennsylvania, Sen. Bob Casey has shifted the bulk of his TV advertising to a 30-second spot entitled ‘Independent’ that features a married couple comprising a Republican and Democrat explaining how he ‘bucked Biden to protect fracking and he sided with Trump to end NAFTA and put tariffs on China.’

And in Wisconsin, Sen. Tammy Baldwin has made a similar move with an ad that emphasizes how she worked with Trump on ensuring U.S. iron and steel is used in infrastructure projects.

Between them, they spent $650,000 …