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GOP pulling up to $10M out of North Carolina Senate race, diverting to Kansas in late bid to save majority

The Senate Leadership Fund, aligned with Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), initially set aside $71 million to elevate North Carolina GOP nominee Michael Whatley — but is now cutting its losses after shelling out just $30 million.

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