Scoop: Top Trump operative enlisted to rescue Kansas senator's campaign
Summary
Republicans have hired a top Trump political adviser, Chris Grant, to help Kansas Senator Roger Marshall's reelection campaign in the last weeks before the November 3 election. This move shows concern in the GOP as Marshall is in a close race with Democrat Adam Hamilton in a state that President Trump won by 16 points in 2024.Key Facts
- Chris Grant, a veteran Trump strategist, will serve as a senior adviser to Sen. Roger Marshall for the final three weeks of the campaign.
- The Republican Party is worried about losing the Kansas Senate seat, which could threaten their Senate majority.
- Marshall is competing closely with Democrat Adam Hamilton in Kansas.
- GOP operatives think Marshall's campaign has not been aggressive enough, especially on issues like rising fuel prices affecting farmers.
- Two Republican-aligned outside groups are spending millions of dollars in the race: Senate Leadership Fund ($14 million) and Club for Growth.
- President Trump said he plans to campaign for Marshall soon.
- A Democrat-aligned super PAC aims to spend $5 million to support Hamilton.
- Marshall has faced negative news, including lawsuits from his medical practice over unpaid bills and related arrests.
- Adam Hamilton is endorsed by two former Republican governors of Kansas.
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