American Action Network Launches Ad on Hatch's Behalf
The GOP-aligned American Action Network, an influential 501(c)(4) organization, is taking to the airwaves on Fox News on behalf of Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah.
"Across Europe, huge debt and overspending are crashing down in dramatic fashion," the narrator of the 30-second spot says. "Could it really happen in America? We're closer than you think. That's why Orrin Hatch is leading the fight to STOP reckless spending and to balance our budget. Senator Hatch has fought against the President's bloated stimulus."
The ad is running for four weeks on Fox News, which is a notable audience because the biggest threat against Hatch would come in the form of a potential primary challenger on his right. The group did not immediately disclose the size of the buy. It's not first time the group has advocated on Hatch's behalf: they've dropped mail for him this cycle as part of a larger national campaign.
American Action Network was a major force last cycle, spending the second most among all outside groups, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The group's 501(c)(4) status means it does not have to disclose its donors.
Hatch, still a top target of conservatives, has yet to attract a GOP challenger. But state Sen. Dan Liljenquist is seriously considering a bid, and will likely announce whether he will run sometime early next year.
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