PhotoWASHINGTON — The vast and cash-rich Koch political network is intensifying efforts behind preferred Republican candidates in the few crucial races that could decide Senate control. The groups already have spent tens of millions of dollars on Senate campaigns. Officials from the Koch groups see it as the best way to leverage the volunteer networks and advocacy infrastructure the organizations have been creating in three dozen states over the past decade. They say backing candidates who share their views is their objective, not keeping control of the Senate. How pivotal Senate races turn out could reflect whether the groups made the right calculation.

Source: New York Times October 06, 2016 14:48 UTC