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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 14, 2016

Two organizations are teaming up to take a swing at Marco Rubio over Social Security. Senate Majority PAC and AFSCME PEOPLE released a new ad campaign Wednesday highlighting Rubio’s position on Medicare and Social Security. The 30-second spot is meant to point out Rubio’s calls for cuts to Social Security and votes to privatize Medicare, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 13, 2016

Todd Wilcox is lending a helping hand to a few of his fellow Republicans. The Orlando Republican has given nearly $10,000 to federal candidates in recent weeks. Wilcox, who ended his bid for U.S. Senate earlier this spring, has given $2,000 to Republican John Rutherford, who is running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. Rutherford will […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 13, 2016

The push to register millennials to vote is hitting the airwaves. Hillary Clinton released a new radio ad Tuesday as part of an effort to mobilize millennial voters. According to the Clinton campaign, the 60-second spot is meant to highlight the importance of the millennial vote and Clinton’s plan to invest in Historical Black Colleges […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 13, 2016

A Gainesville state lawmaker said a complaint against him alleging battery has been withdrawn. In a statement Monday evening, Rep. Keith Perry said an incident over the weekend involving an alleged battery “has been resolved.” According to police reports, Perry was involved in an incident Saturday that included battery and trespassing. The weapons used in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 13, 2016

Another day, another TV ad raising questions about Patrick Murphy’s credentials. Marco Rubio released a new ad aimed at Murphy and allegations he embellished his resume. In June, CBS Miami ran a two-part report where it revealed he did not meet the minimum requirements to become a CPA in Florida and wasn’t a small business […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 12, 2016

There are 56 days until Election Day. Twenty-nine days until the voter registration deadline. And just 12 days until election officials put the first round of ballots in the mail. In Florida, where polls show a tight race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, every vote matters. And with just a few weeks until the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 12, 2016

Democrat Randy Perkins is taking aim at his GOP opponent in his newest campaign ad. The 30-second spot — called “Heir” and released Monday — is meant to highlight Republican Brian Mast’s ties to the tea party, including his connections to former Rep. Allen West and talk radio host Mark Levin. “The residents of District 18 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 12, 2016

Rep. Daniel Webster has a new chief of staff. Webster’s office announced Monday that Jaryn Emhof has been named Webster’s new chief of staff and communications director. A Florida native, Emhof most recently served as the vice president of communications for the Foundation for Education and Excellence in Action. While Emhof has spent several years […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 12, 2016

Americans for Prosperity-Florida is launching a direct mail campaign attacking Rep. Patrick Murphy. The conservative organization announced Monday it launched a statewide campaign opposing Murphy in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. The direct mail campaign comes just one week after AFP-Florida unveiled a digital ad targeting the Treasure Coast Democrat over his support of the Affordable […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 12, 2016

“Drug-Free Florida” received a financial boost from a former ambassador in August. Campaign finance records show the group received $25,000 from Al Hoffman between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2. The contribution was the only one “Drug-Free Florida” reported receiving during the one-week reporting period. Hoffman, the former chair of the WCI Communities and a past […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Senate Majority PAC, AFSCME PEOPLE launch ad campaign hitting Marco Rubio over Social Security

Todd Wilcox lends a hand to John Rutherford, Carlos Curbelo and other GOP candidates

Hillary Clinton airing radio ads in Florida focused on HBCUs

Keith Perry says alleged battery incident resolved, calls it a ‘misunderstanding’

Marco Rubio campaign hits Patrick Murphy over resume in new ad

Anne Holton: ‘Registering voters is just crucial’

Randy Perkins slams Brian Mast in new CD 18 ad

Personnel note: Jaryn Emhof named Daniel Webster’s chief of staff, communications director

AFP-Florida launches direct mail campaign aimed at Patrick Murphy

Al Hoffman gives $25,000 to Drug-Free Florida