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May 29, 2026 Real Change PAC ran attack ads using footage from a Republican super PAC while posing as progressive Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
A purportedly progressive PAC reused Republican-produced attack footage to manipulate Democratic primary voters, concealing the true source of political messaging.
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- Real Change PAC spending on attack ads using Republican footage — Real Change PAC, which claims dedication to electing progressive candidates, is suspected to be a clandestine Republican operation. In New Jersey's 7th District, where Republican Thomas Kean Jr. faces electoral risk, Real Change is spending money attacking Democratic frontrunner Rebecca Bennett while promoting her primary opponents. Footage used in Real Change's attack ads was previously deployed by the Congressional Leadership Fund, the official super PAC of House Republicans.
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Week 71 – 2026-05-23–2026-05-29
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