In 2021, Eli Crane received endorsements from the Border Patrol Union and conservative radio host Mark Levin, highlighting his alignment with key conservative and law enforcement groups (GunsAmerica Interview).
In April 2024, the American Prosperity Alliance, a group linked to Kevin McCarthy, ran attack ads against Crane criticizing his vote against a border security bill and his opposition to funding for ICE, the border wall, and additional agents (Cronkite News, 6/19/24).
The ads associated Crane with negative imagery related to fentanyl and cartels, indicating targeted efforts to portray him as weak on border security.
In February 2024, the Republicans For Ukraine coalition gave Crane an 'F' rating for his voting record on Ukraine, signaling disapproval from pro-Ukraine Republican advocates (Cronkite News, 2/24/24).
These interactions show Crane both attracting support from influential conservative groups and facing criticism from advocacy organizations, suggesting vulnerabilities in his stance on border security and foreign policy.
2021: Eli Crane Received Endorsements from Border Patrol Union and Mark Levin In an interview with GunsAmerica, Eli Crane said, "I've been endorsed by the Border Patrol Union and conservative radio host Mark Levin." [Interview - Eli Crane with GunsAmerica, 11/2/21]
April 2024: American Prosperity Alliance Ran Ads Attacking Crane Over Border Security Vote According to Cronkite News, "The American Prosperity Alliance, a group linked to McCarthy, began running ads attacking him for opposing a border security bill supported by all but 21 House Republicans. [...] 'Eli Crane voted against funding our border security, opposed billions for ICE, opposed funding for the wall, opposed thousands of new border agents. Eli Crane voted against all of it,' sounds the voiceover, accompanied by images of fentanyl and cartels, dramatic music stirring in the background." [Cronkite News, 6/19/24]
February 2024: Republicans For Ukraine Coalition Gave Crane An F Rating For Voting Record On Ukraine According to Cronkite News, "The same coalition gave Crane, Gosar and Biggs an 'F,' while Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, got a 'C' for voting against one aid package." [Cronkite News: Arizona State University (Tempe), 2/24/24]