Billionaire ex-mayor of New York City is focusing funds on House races to help Democrats retake majority in midterms
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The billionaire Michael Bloomberg will spend $80 m to help Democratic candidates in the midterm elections , US media reported on Tuesday, a significant infusion of cash for a party that has recently struggled with fundraising as it seeks to win control of Congress .
The reported donations came as Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he intended to spend a total of $400 m to aid Republican candidates, with $300 m already disbursed. Continue reading...