Some associations are spending fast and furious on key congressional races in the final weeks before the election. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported spending more than $15 million on radio and television buys since the beginning of September, mostly on ads opposing Democrats. Top targets include Senate candidates Tim Kaine in Virginia, Florida incumbent Bill Nelson and Maine Independent Angus King. Candidates getting positive ads include Hawaii Republican Linda Lingle, running for the Senate, and Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah). With the notable exception of the Chamber, most trade groups use independent expenditures to support candidates, mostly incumbents with the power… Read More