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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 4, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio raised $9.6 million in the third quarter of 2016, which ended Sept. 30. The donations, according to the campaign, include nearly $9 million for his re-election campaign and about $600,000 toward the “Rubio Victory Committee.” “I’m extremely encouraged to see an outpouring of donations from all over the state and I look […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 4, 2016

President Barack Obama won’t be visiting Florida this week. The Hillary Clinton campaign announced it was postponing a campaign stop in Miami Gardens scheduled for Wednesday because of Hurricane Matthew. The event was scheduled to take place at Florida Memorial University, and Obama was expected to rally supporters and encourage Floridians to register to vote. The […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 4, 2016

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Two progressive organizations are hitting Marco Rubio for not distancing himself from Donald Trump. MoveOn.org and For Florida’s Future launched a new digital ad campaign using Rubio’s words against him. The 20-second spot, called “Marco Trumpo,” shows footage of Rubio saying Floridians need to do their part to make sure Donald Trump wins the election. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 4, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a five-point lead in the Sunshine State, according to a new poll of Florida voters. In a new Quinnipiac University poll, Clinton saw a spike in support following the first presidential debate. The poll found Clinton leads Donald Trump, 46 percent to 41 percent. Five percent of respondents said they were backing Libertarian Gary […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 3, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for all of Florida as Hurricane Matthew barrels toward Jamaica and Haiti. Heavy bands from the Category 4 storm have already flooded streets and sent many people to emergency shelters in the two countries. Two deaths have already been reported in Haiti, bringing the total for the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 3, 2016

The group opposed to the medical marijuana ballot initiative is out with a new advertisement, this time focusing on the idea that medical pot will be marketed to kids. Drug Free Florida released its second TV ad Monday. The advertisement, called “Pot Candy,” is meant to inform Floridians about the impact of medical marijuana. The […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 3, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio holds a seven-point lead over Rep. Patrick Murphy, according to a new poll from Mason-Dixon Polling. The survey, released Monday morning, showed 47 percent of likely voters said they backed Rubio, compared to 40 percent who picked Murphy. Five percent of respondents said they would vote for Libertarian Paul Stanton, while 6 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 3, 2016

The group backing the solar power amendment spent more than $760,000 in one week. State records show Consumers for Smart Solar spent $761,758 between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23, the most recent campaign finance reporting period. Records show the organization spent $507,400 on advertising and $202,349 on direct mail during the one-week reporting period. Consumers […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 3, 2016

Rep. Patrick Murphy is promising voters to “never stop working” for them in a new TV spot. The 30-second spot, called “Office,” highlights Sen. Marco Rubio’s attendance record. In the advertisement, Murphy says the Miami Republican “too often … didn’t show up and failed us when he did.” “To get things done, you have to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 3, 2016

The United for Care campaign is hitting the airwaves. The group behind the medical marijuana ballot initiative recently filmed its first advertisement and is expected to release it this week. The 30-second spot features a Miami Beach doctor talking about the benefits of Amendment 2. “My patients are fighting cancer, epilepsy, and other diseases. Right […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Marco Rubio raises $9.6 million in third quarter

Barack Obama postpones Miami Gardens campaign event because of Hurricane Matthew

MoveOn targets Marco Rubio over support of Donald Trump

New Q-poll of Florida: Hillary Clinton 46%, Donald Trump 41%

Rick Scott declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Matthew

Drug Free Florida releases second TV ad in medical marijuana opposition campaign

Marco Rubio has 7-point lead over Patrick Murphy in new poll

Consumers for Smart Solar spends more than $500K on advertising in one week

Patrick Murphy attacks Marco Rubio’s attendance record in new ad

Pro-medical marijuana group set to launch first TV ad