Democratic group targets GOP on taxes

Seeking to harness voters’ discontent with Wall Street and the economy, a Democratic “super PAC” plans to run ads this week accusing several GOP congressmen of favoring the rich over Main Street.

House Majority PAC, a group that can solicit unlimited donations but cannot coordinate with official campaigns, is spending about $150,000 for the broadcast and cable buys. The ads zero in on four Republican House members: Dan Lungren of California, Charlie Bass of New Hampshire, Bill Johnson of Ohio and Sean Duffy of Wisconsin. All but Lungren are serving their first term.

The spot targeting Duffy dings the congressman for his culinary preferences (“steak and sushi”) and slams his votes for tax cuts for the wealthy and Wall Street.

“While Sean Duffy ‘struggles’ to keep sushi on his table, maybe he should work to help keep food on ours,” the ad concludes.

“Buyer’s remorse has clearly set in with the American people over House Republicans and their shameful priorities,” Alixandria Lapp, the group’s executive director, said in a statement. “Whether it’s House Republicans protecting profits for companies that ship jobs overseas or lowering taxes for Wall Street while middle class families are struggling on Main Street, House Majority PAC will make sure Republicans have plenty to answer for back home next November.”

Since its formation this spring, the group has raised $2.1 million and, as of Oct. 3, has about $780,000 cash on hand, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission.

As the 2012 elections approach, the list of super PACs seeking to make a big impact continues to grow. Last week, GOP leaders announced the formation of a new super PAC, the Congressional Leadership Fund, to support Republican congressional campaigns.