<p>The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a Republican political action committee, has ceased financial support for its Senate candidate in North Carolina, Michael Whatley, according to multiple reports. This decision comes as the party reallocates resources in response to unfavorable midterm polling.</p><p>The SLF, which is associated with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, has redirected its ad spending away from Whatley's campaign to support other candidates, as reported by Semafor and confirmed by sources to The New York Times, CNN, and other outlets.</p>
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Senate Leadership Fund withdraws support for Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race
The Senate Leadership Fund has withdrawn its financial support for Michael Whatley, a Republican Senate candidate in North Carolina. This decision is part of a strategy to reallocate resources amid challenging midterm polling.
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