How the Koch network plans to keep America red
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Indian Wells, Calif.—The fearsome political network backed by billionaire donors Charles and David Koch has a strategy to keep America red in November 2018. The goal is simple: They're prepared to spend upwards of $400 million to keep the House, Senate, state legislative chambers and governorships firmly in Republican hands.
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Main Idea: Americans for Prosperity, backed by Charles Koch, is preparing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to help Republicans keep control of Congress, governorships, and state legislatures in the 2018 midterms.
Key Points:
- The Koch political network says it could spend more than $400 million to defend GOP majorities across federal and state races.
- Americans for Prosperity plans to focus early money on close Senate and House contests where it believes it can make the biggest difference.
- Florida is one of the network’s top targets, with work already underway to support the GOP and promote the 2017 tax law.
- The group is also investing in governor and state legislature races because it sees state-level control as key to long-term Republican power.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Koch-backed spending could boost Republican candidates and tax-law support, shaping elections and policy choices that affect voters, taxpayers, and state services.
Positive Impact
Some households and small businesses may benefit if the promoted tax cuts and GOP policies increase take-home pay, investment, or growth.
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- Primary:Americans for Prosperitynonprofit / NGO
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- Americans for Prosperitynonprofit / NGOPrimaryEvaluated
Central Koch-aligned advocacy organization driving the spending and election strategy described in the article.
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One of the billionaire donors backing the Koch political network that is central to the article’s strategy discussion.
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One of the billionaire donors backing the Koch political network that is central to the article’s strategy discussion.
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Chief executive of Americans for Prosperity and a key quoted planner explaining the network’s strategy.
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Major target state in multiple parts of the Koch network’s planned spending and organizing.
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One of the governor’s race targets selected for Koch network investment.
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One of the governor’s race targets selected for Koch network investment.
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President of Americans for Prosperity and a key quoted leader outlining the political plan.
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