WASHINGTON _ The political affiliate of a major conservative organization is charging into 12 House districts, seeking to insulate Republican candidates from a challenging national environment ahead of November's midterm elections.
Heritage Action for America, the political arm of Washington's Heritage Foundation, has selected a dozen races for investment, ranging from the 6h District of Kentucky _ where Rep. Andy Barr faces a serious challenge from Democrat Amy McGrath _ to the 9th District of North Carolina, a Charlotte-area open seat that is unexpectedly competitive this cycle.
The organization plans to spend at least $2.5 million, with the minimum investment in each district ranging between $200,000 and $400,000, Heritage Action officials told McClatchy, adding that they hope to be able to spend more.
