GOP Rep. Mia Love is airing the first negative TV ad of the campaign season — attacking Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams for supposedly supporting tax hikes and hiring extra aides at huge salaries.
McAdams’ campaign calls the ad dishonest — and says Love likely is paying for it with “illegal contributions.” The Federal Election Commission is questioning if she illegally raised more than $1 million illegally for a primary race she never faced.
In short, the 4th Congressional District race is taking a sharp turn onto the low road. It is the only congressional race in Utah this year that polls show to be competitive.