GOP Launches $300M Midterm Ad Blitz as Trump's Popularity Slumps

Republicans have outspent Democrats by $300 million on midterm advertising as control of the Senate hangs in the balance. The spending surge coincides with a reported decline in Donald Trump's popularity, suggesting the GOP is compensating for a deteriorating political environment. The outcome of the midterms will determine the balance of power in Washington and shape the legislative agenda for the remainder of the term.