A big chunk of anti-gun money just got put to work on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris, as Democratic activists and donors marshal their resources in a bid to defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Her campaign will supposedly benefit from upwards of $15 million in spending by GIFFORDS, an anti-gun group formed by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), the congresswoman who was wounded in a mass shooting that occurred outside a Safeway grocery store in 2011. A gunman shot Giffords, wounded 12 others, and killed six.
Giffords’ husband is Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a high-profile contender to be Harris’ vice presidential pick.
Here’s some of what Fox News reported on Giffords’ recently announced campaign spending:
Gun control activists are ramping up spending to elect presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris president and help Democrats capture the House of Representatives in November.
GIFFORDS, a gun violence prevention group founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, on Friday announced a $15 million campaign targeting battleground state voters. The ad buy is for television, digital advertising and direct mail, as well as for sending Giffords and surrogates to stump for Harris and down-ballot candidates who support tougher gun laws.
“With just over 100 days until election day, GIFFORDS will redouble its efforts to support champions who are committed to saving lives — including ensuring that Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the next president of the United States,” said Emma Brown, executive director for GIFFORDS.
The multi-million dollar campaign will focus on swing states like Michigan and Arizona for the presidential election, and swing congressional districts in California and New York, which could determine control of the House of Representatives next year, NBC News first reported.