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Blakeman-aligned super PAC launches $750K-a-week ad attacking Hochul over $637M COVID test deal, Hoodline reports
Hoodline headline reports a pro-Blakeman super PAC ad buy of $750K a week focused on a $637M COVID test contract. Which committee is behind it was not confirmed here, so outside_spending was not changed.
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Source: Hoodline · Oct 20, 2026 · Credibility Tier 3 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/blakeman-super-pac-637m-test-ad-2026-10
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