US Chamber pumps over $185k into pro-Byrne advertising in 24 hours

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October 30, 2013

According to filings posted on the Federal Election Commission’s website on Wednesday afternoon, Republican congressional hopeful Bradley Byrne is getting a huge boost from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Byrne formally received the the Chamber’s endorsement in an announcement in Foley on Tuesday. And according to the FEC, the Chamber is now pumping over $185,000 into pro-Byrne advertising for the stretch run in his contest with Dean Young, which is set for next Tuesday. The Chamber’s ad buying is being done by Alexandria, Va.-based Revolution Agency.

Third party groups are not allowed to coordinate with campaigns, so this expenditure is being done independent of the Byrne camp, but it will no doubt be a major boost to them in the final 5 days of the campaign.

Breakdown as follows:

1. Supports Candidate: Bradley Byrne
Office Sought: House of Representatives, Alabama District 01
Payee: Revolution Agency
Date Expended = 10/30/2013 Amount Expended = $25,000.00
Purpose: Digital Media Placement: 10/30/13 – 11/05/13

2. Supports Candidate: Bradley Byrne
Office Sought: House of Representatives, Alabama District 01
Payee: Revolution Agency
Date Expended = 10/29/2013 Amount Expended = $5,0131.17
Purpose: Direct Mail Services – Endorse

3. Supports Candidate: Bradley Byrne
Office Sought: House of Representatives, Alabama District 01
Payee: Revolution Agency
Date Expended = 10/29/2013 Amount Expended = $5,0131.17
Purpose: Direct Mail Services – Strong Conservative

4. Supports Candidate: Bradley Byrne
Office Sought: House of Representatives, Alabama District 01
Payee: Revolution Agency
Date Expended = 10/29/2013 Amount Expended = $5,0131.17
Purpose: Direct Mail Services – Families

5. Supports Candidate: Bradley Byrne
Office Sought: House of Representatives, Alabama District 01
Payee: Revolution Agency
Date Expended = 10/29/2013 Amount Expended = $8,078.92
Purpose: Data Acquisition Services – Obtained mailing lists for AL 01.

6. Supports Candidate: Bradley Byrne
Office Sought: House of Representatives, Alabama District 01
Payee: Revolution Agency
Date Expended = 10/30/2013 Amount Expended = $1,650.00
Purpose: Flash Banner Ad: Strong Conservative Production and Programming

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