reported that a GOP super PAC, “Change Now,” has decided to cancel over $200,000 worth of television ads it had reserved for George Logan, a Republican candidate running in Connecticut’s 5th District. This decision comes after Logan’s opponent, incumbent Democrat Jahana Hayes, called out the super PAC for running racially charged ads against her.
The Mirror reported that the ads in question included images of Hayes alongside images of protests and rioting, with a voiceover claiming that Hayes supported defunding the police. Hayes, who is Black, called the ads “racially charged” and criticized Logan for not denouncing them. She accused him of aligning himself with the super PAC and condoning their tactics.
The decision to cancel the ads was made after the super PAC faced backlash for the controversial content. In a statement, the group claimed that they were not aware of the content of the ads and that they do not condone or tolerate racism in any form. They also expressed their commitment to promoting diverse voices within the Republican Party.
Logan, who is of Jamaican descent, has distanced himself from the ads and denied any involvement in producing or approving them. He has stated that he does not support defunding the police and that the ads do not reflect his values or beliefs. However, Hayes continues to call for him to denounce the super PAC and their tactics.
Overall, the decision to cancel the ads highlights the ongoing racial tensions in the 5th District race and the importance of holding political candidates and outside groups accountable for their messaging. It remains to be seen how this incident will impact the race leading up to the November election.
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