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It looks like former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is going after any pro-gun politician he possibly can. Bloomberg's anti-gun political action committee just bought $150,000 in ads to target outspoken gun rights activist Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr.
According to JSOnline,
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's political action committee, Independence USA, has purchased $150,833 in television ads in an effort to defeat Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. and support his opponent, Milwaukee police Lt. Chris Moews.
In response to the news of Bloomberg's ads, Clarke said in a statement: "I trust the voters. The voters can't be bought."
The ad buys by Bloomberg's PAC come on top of $400,000 in media ads purchased by the Greater Wisconsin Committee to try to beat Clarke, who is seeking his fourth term in Tuesday's Democratic primary election.
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's political action committee, Independence USA, has purchased $150,833 in television ads in an effort to defeat Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. and support his opponent, Milwaukee police Lt. Chris Moews.
In response to the news of Bloomberg's ads, Clarke said in a statement: "I trust the voters. The voters can't be bought."
The ad buys by Bloomberg's PAC come on top of $400,000 in media ads purchased by the Greater Wisconsin Committee to try to beat Clarke, who is seeking his fourth term in Tuesday's Democratic primary election.
Also on Friday, Citizens for Responsible Government — a local conservative group — paid for $55,238 in airtime on five Milwaukee-area stations to air TV spots supporting the sheriff.
Clarke has drawn strong support from the National Rifle Association, which has sent out a fundraising appeal asking for members to contribute.
"Make no mistake: Sheriff Clarke is fighting the re-election battle of his life right now because he dared to stand on principle by standing up for you, me and the NRA," wrote Chris Cox, executive director of the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action.
Campaign finance reports show Clarke has received a large number of contributions from out of state.
There are no Republicans running, so the winner of Tuesday's primary will likely be elected. Independent candidate Angela Walker is the only challenger on the November ballot.