The power of Bob Perry's 'Swift-Boating' money

Perry, the Houston-based homebuilder and the primary funder behind the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, is pumping millions into this year's congressional races

In New Mexico, according to Federal Election Commission records, Americans for Honesty on Issues has spent $165,000 in support of the campaign of Republican Rep. Heather Wilson, who is hoping to hold onto her seat against her Democratic challenger, Attorney General Patricia Madrid. In Iowa, the same group has purchased $159,572 in ads against Democrat Bruce Braley, who is running against Republican Mike Whalen. In Kentucky, Americans for Honesty is sponsoring ads targeting Democratic Party candidate Ken Lucas, who is running for a House seat against Republican Rep. Geoff Davis.