Practically the only time voters see a picture of Obama in a campaign ad is when a Republican is paying for it, according to Duffy. . ... Regardless of whether the President acts or not, it’s sure to be an issue many Republican candidates use to rile up their base over the next two..…

Republican candidates and their allies, meanwhile, have bankrolled more ads Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan and Montana.. ... Democratic incumbents Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana and North Carolina are bracing themselves against Republican challengers.. ..…