Congress’ two-week recess inspires outside political groups to buy attack ads

Republican leaders say Congress’ two-week recess offers a “cooling-off” period for GOP lawmakers who’ve failed to coalesce around a plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, but outside groups are dialing up the heat with ad buys and talking points before they can even unpack their bags. Moderate Republicans are feeling the squeeze, being attacked by left-wing…