A Republicanaligned group is making a new push to turn the tide of GOP opinion on US aid for Ukraine as Congress gears up for what could be a major spending fight when it returns from recess next month . Republicans for Ukraine a project of the conservative nonprofit Defending Democracy Together is launching a million campaign that will include an ad airing nationally on Fox News during next weeks Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee Wisconsin . A new poll conducted by SSRS of respondents say the US Congress should not authorize additional funding to support Ukraine including of Republicans . The group behind the campaign led by conservatives and socalled neverTrump Republicans Bill Kristol and Sarah Longwell warns that former President Donald Trumps America First policies have eroded what it says are traditional Republican values . In the Republican controlled House there are increasing signs of GOP resistance to more Ukraine funding with Speaker Kevin McCarthy signaling earlier this summer that he plans to block any Senate efforts to boost assistance for Ukraine . The White House officials are confident the requested funding will ultimately get the congressional backing it needs to make it to Bidens desk . But a major concern among Ukraine supporters in Congress this summer is what a precarious position they might be in down the road especially if public support falters heading into a bigger showdown over funding the government that could play out before years end . A major showdown overfunding the government may play out by years end. The group is expected to be a huge showdown over the end of this summer. But a bigger battle could happen before years ends. The campaign is likely to occur in a major showdown in the fall. But it may be a big showdown over this fall. It is expected. The groups are hoping to avoid a major battle over the summer. It will also be between Republicans and the White House.
GOP-backed group invests in pro-Ukraine ad during Republican presidential debate . GOP-
