Republican-aligned PAC spends $1.2M to boost socialist

(NewsNation) — A PAC aligned with the Republican Party is reportedly looking to quell support for a Democratic candidate in the Ohio Senate race by promoting a socialist candidate.

With Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted in a tight battle, “Enough Promises Ohio” has spent over $2.7 million combined to boost candidate Greg Levy, a Party for Socialism and Liberation candidate, and oppose Brown, Politico reported.

As of the filing Tuesday, the PAC has spent over $1.2 million on “media placement/media production” and “printing/postage” on Levy’s campaign, the report states.

According to Decision Desk HQ, Brown is narrowly favored to win the race, 53% to 47%, over Husted. However, the........

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