Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | 6:49 p.m.
WASHINGTON — Let the backlash begin.
One day after the extravaganza at Caesars Palace for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the Republican campaign arm in the Senate posted a web-only video today criticizing the fundraising largess in these recessionary times.
Republicans are betting that Reid’s assertion that he will raise $25 million for his 2010 reelection will turnoff Nevadans who may frown at such a hefty sum. The Tuesday night event at Caesars brought in almost $2 million.
But Reid’s opponents are not wilting in the dollars race.
Republicans plan to raise $20 million for a yet-to-be-named challenger to the senator.
Reid, it should be remembered, promised an "aggressive" campaign.
And such endeavors cost.
You can watch the "Caesar" ad here.
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