Scoop: Senate GOP super PAC doubles down on Michigan

Senate Republicans' top super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), is significantly boosting its efforts in Michigan to target Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. This comes as part of $12 million in new spending this month by SLF to safeguard Republican leader John Thune's majority. The unexpected early investment for Republican super PACs, which usually postpone until September, was first disclosed to Axios by SLF officials.

The $6 million TV and digital campaign kicked off Wednesday, aimed at attacking El-Sayed and supporting Republican Mike Rogers. SLF's overall commitment to Michigan races now stands at $51 million. Republicans have shown keen interest in facing El-Sayed, as they believe he poses a better challenge to flip the seat. SLF added $2 million in August spending in Alaska to aid re-election of Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska).

Furthermore, the group intends to spend an extra $4 million in Iowa to bolster Rep. Ashley Hinson's Senate bid.

The $12 million infusion is added to the $342 million SLF announced in April for crucial races, resulting in a total commitment of $354 million for the election cycle. SLF communications director Chris Gustafson commented to Axios, stating that "Senate Leadership Fund is unleashing firepower across the Senate map earlier than ever before to define the Far-Left Democrats backed by Chuck Schumer."