National Democrats commit at least $1 million to MJ Hegar's effort to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn | Dallas Weekly

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National Democrats commit at least $1 million to MJ Hegar's effort to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn | Dallas Weekly

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee announced Tuesday that it will spend at least $1 million to help MJ Hegar in her challenge to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. The DSCC said it will be the first time the committee has made a coordinated investment in a general election in Texas, and the money will go toward TV ads, polling and […]

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