GOP group spends $37 million on cost-of-living messaging for 2026 midterms
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America Action Network (AAN), a conservative nonprofit advocacy group associated with House Speaker Mike Johnson, has spent over $37 million on messaging about cost-of-living issues, according to the group’s leadership. AAN President Chris Winkelman stated that the investment highlights how conservative policies deliver relief for working families. The group has focused on promoting the One Big Beautiful Bill, passed in July 2025, and has run ads in Florida, Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, and Washington State. A recent Fox News poll found that 58% of voters view cost of living as their top economic worry, up from 50% in February. Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have also targeted affordability, citing inflation at 4.2% in May and higher gas prices. AAN indicated further spending is planned later this summer.
What’s reported
America Action Network (AAN) has spent over $37 million on cost-of-living messaging.
AAN is a conservative nonprofit advocacy group associated with House Speaker Mike Johnson.
AAN President Chris Winkelman said the investment highlights how conservative policies deliver relief.
The group has promoted the One Big Beautiful Bill, passed in July 2025.
AAN ran a $3 million ad blitz in Florida, Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, and Washington State.
A Fox News poll shows 58% of voters view cost of living as their top economic worry, up from 50% in February.
Inflation rose 4.2% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted on X that "inflation just hit a 3-year high, gas prices are out of control."
NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson stated that House Democrats are "out of touch" and Republicans focus on affordability, public safety, and border security.
Winkelman said, "Keep an eye out — we have much more to come later this summer."
Key figures
Chris Winkelman, president of America Action Network
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.
Richard Hudson, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (mentioned in an ad)
Sources: foxnews.com
