Democrats accused of meddling in GOP primaries

Democratic campaign organizations have been spending millions on ads for Republicans whom they call “extreme,” or “fringe,” hoping if those “extremes” win their primaries, they’ll be easier to beat in November.

It’s a strategy drawing criticism from many Republicans, Independents and even from many other Democrats, who argue it’s not just wrong, but that it’s hypocritical to call someone a threat to democracy and then possibly help them get elected.

“John Gibbs is too conservative for west Michigan,” a political ad on YouTube reads out.

The ad meant to oppose Republican John Gibbs was posted and paid for by...