Fearing a big Senate majority for Dems, organization may spend up to $35M
(NEWSER) - The US Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s largest business lobby, is throwing millions of dollars into an advertising campaign to prevent Democrats from winning a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the Senate, the Wall Street Journal reports. The group could spend $35 million, twice what it set aside for all 2006 congressional races. It’s almost exclusively promoting pro-business Republicans, drawing criticism from Democrats. More»