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GOP Super PAC Launches New Ad in Washington’s 8th District

Congressional Leadership Fund is attacking Democrat Kim Schrier

Republican Dino Rossi is running against Democrat Kim Schrier in Washington’s 8th District. (D.A. Banks/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Republican Dino Rossi is running against Democrat Kim Schrier in Washington’s 8th District. (D.A. Banks/CQ Roll Call file photo)

The super PAC tied to House Republican leadership is launching a new ad aimed at Democrat Kim Schrier in the competitive open-seat race in Washington’s 8th District. 

Congressional Leadership Fund’s latest ad, provided first to Roll Call, knocks Schrier’s support for a state income tax — citing a candidate questionnaire — and an energy tax. If elected to Congress, she would not have influence over taxes administered by the state government.

The ad is part of CLF’s $3.8 million ad reservation, and will run on broadcast and cable networks in the Seattle media markets as well as online. 

Outside groups have poured money into the race, where Schrier, a pediatrician, faces former GOP state Sen. Dino Rossi in November. Republican Rep. Dave Reichert’s decision to retire boosted Democratic optimism about flipping the district, which Hillary Clinton won by 3 points in 2016. 

Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rates the race a Toss-up

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