Club for Growth Action PAC
Coverage of Club for Growth Action PAC in the Nexus archive.
- Blackburn moves $4.8M from US Senate campaign account in apparent legal ‘workaround’
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn donated $4.8 million from her federal campaign account to the Club for Growth Action PAC, which later transferred nearly identical funds to the Tennessee Freedom Fund PAC to support her gubernatorial campaign. Tennessee law prohibits direct spending of federal campaign funds in state races, but the transactions appear to circumvent this restriction through intermediate PACs.
- PAC accuses Rose of being a Democrat, as Tennessee governor’s race intensifies
A PAC linked to Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn is accusing Republican Congressman John Rose of being a former Democrat, citing his past primary election votes and donations in the early 2000s. Rose's campaign denies the claims, calling Blackburn's tactics desperate, as both candidates compete to be the conservative choice in the governor's race.
- PAC Accuses Rose of Being a Democrat, as Tennessee Governor’s Race Intensifies
A PAC linked to Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn accuses Rep. John Rose of being a 'former Democrat' in a political ad, citing his past voting records and donations. Rose denies the claims, calling Blackburn's campaign 'desperate' and emphasizing his conservative credentials despite his history of mixed party affiliations.
- Blackburn Targets Immigrants in Second Campaign Ad, While PAC Spends More Than $2 million for Her Campaign
Sen. Marsha Blackburn's campaign ad emphasizes deporting 'criminal illegals' and blocking drug money transfers. A PAC associated with her campaign, Tennessee Freedom Fund, spent over $2 million. The ad aligns with her previous focus on immigration and China as key issues.