Republican National Committee, far richer than DNC, pumps $50 million into midterms

Vice President JD Vance appears at a campaign rally in Harlingen, Texas, for some of the Republican candidates in the state on Sept. 30, 2026. Vance has led the party’s finance operation. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times) By THEODORE SCHLEIFER Taking advantage of a recent Supreme Court decision, the Republican National Committee is sending tens of millions of dollars to help the party’s midterm candidates. The long-awaited move adds to the GOP’s considerable financial advantages, especially...