More out-of-state money headed to N.C.

More out-of-state money is headed here.

The Republican Governors Association plans to spend money boosting Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory's gubernatorial bid this fall, The Politico reports.

Political analyst Charlie Cook rates three as safe seats, and two – Indiana and Missouri – as tossups. Ayers said his organization intends to invest in those contests and use its cash to turn the races for Democrat-held seats in North Carolina and Delaware into tighter contests.

Ayers believes that is possible, given the RGA’s cash advantage. The organization Tuesday reported having nearly $21 million in cash, compared to the Democratic Governors Association’s $13 million.

The RGA will allocate its money in three ways: through direct contributions to the candidates, donations to state parties and independent expenditures on advertising or voter turnout operations, which could boost the entire Republican ticket in some states.

Hat Tip: Ed Cone