Democrats boost Trump-backed House candidate in primary against GOP representative who voted for impeachment
The House Democrats' campaign arm is running a TV ad that could undermine Rep. Pete Meijer, R-Mich., in his tight primary against Trump-backed John Gibbs.
The House Democrats' campaign arm is running a TV ad that could undermine Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., in his competitive primary election next week against Trump-backed opponent John Gibbs.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched the 30-second ad, which amplifies Gibbs' ties to former President Donald Trump by way of attacking him — which Meijer's campaign said was an attempt by Democrats to boost their chances of winning the district in the fall.
Emily Taylor, his spokesperson, said in a statement that the ad was “clear evidence” that House Democrats fear Meijer.
“Democrats don’t want to face Peter Meijer in the November election because Peter is the best candidate to represent West Michigan in Congress, and he’s the only candidate who will put the interests of the 3rd District ahead of partisan priorities,” Taylor said. “We are confident that voters will see through Democrats’ political games while Peter remains focused on the issues that matter most to the people he represents.”
Gibbs, a former Trump administration official who secured an endorsement from his former boss, is “too conservative” for Western Michigan, the ad says, pointing to his work for Trump's secretary of housing and urban development, Ben Carson.
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