Scott Powers
The American Action Network is launching a $2 million national television advertising campaign pushing Congressional action on tax reform. The campaign includes two swing districts in Florida, with U.S. Reps. Brian Mast and Carlos Curbelo among those being targeted.
The 30-second spot, “Paycheck to Paycheck,” urges Congress to approve tax reform that gives a “simpler, fairer tax code,” closes loopholes and helps working families. It features a woman from Michigan talking about how difficult it is to make ends meet and appreciating the support of Congress members who plan to vote yes on President Donald Trump‘s tax cut plan.
The commercial begins today and will run for two weeks in 28 congressional districts nationally, including Florida’s 18th Congressional District, now represented by Republican Mast of Palm City, and Florida’s 26th Congressional District represented by Republican Curbelo of Kendall.
Both face significant Democratic challenges this year. Two Democratic challengers, Pam Keith and Lauren Baer, have emerged in CD 18. Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has come to the forefront in challenging Curbelo in CD 26.
“Fifty percent of American families are living paycheck to paycheck, struggling under an outdated and unfair tax code that works against them every day,” AAN Executive Director Corry Bliss stated in a news release. “The White House and congressional leaders have put forward a plan to make our tax code simpler and fairer with lower rates giving hardworking families a tax cut of $1,200 a year. Congress now has the responsibility to act quickly and give middle-class families like the Skowronskis some tax relief and peace of mind.”
