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Jim RosicaJuly 28, 2016

Mary Thomas, Republican candidate for Congress, put a new ad out Thursday called “Families.” Not surprisingly, the half-minute ad speaks to the red meat issues that will catch the ears of Northwest Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, now a GOP-leaning seat. “As a wife, mother and devout Christian, I know why American families are hurting,” she says […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 17, 2016

Carlos Beruff is out with a new campaign advertisement, calling on Floridians to reject what he calls a hyphenated county. The release of the 30-second spot, called “Simply American,” comes as Marco Rubio prepares to announce whether he will run for re-election. In his new ad, an announcer is heard saying: “Ever get tired of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 6, 2016

Count Byron Donalds out of the race to replace Curt Clawson. Donalds said Friday he does not plan to run for Florida 19th Congressional District seat being vacated by Clawson, a Bonita Springs Republican. Instead, Donalds said he will remain focused on the state House District 80 race. “I believe my time and talent will […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 29, 2016

The Republican Party may have an image problem. According to a report by the Pew Research Center, 62 percent of Americans have an unfavorable view of the Republican Party. That’s up since October, when 58 percent of people said they had an unfavorable view of the GOP. The survey found 33 percent of the public […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 19, 2016

Carlos Beruff says he isn’t a politician, and he’s hoping to drive that point home in a new television advertisement. Beruff, a Manatee County businessman, released a new advertisement — called “Teleprompter” — on Tuesday. The 30-second spot is expected to begin airing across the state on Wednesday. “I’m Carlos Beruff. I’m not a politician. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 18, 2016

Mark your calendars. Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association announced Monday that its televised U.S. Senate debate will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. The debate will be broadcast live from Broward College Central Campus in Davie, and will be aired statewide. The producing television state is Hearst-owned ABC affiliate WPBF 24 […]

Ryan RayApril 18, 2016

When U.S. Senate candidate Carlos Beruff stopped by the state capital on Monday, he mostly kept it personal. The Manatee homebuilder and close political ally of Gov. Rick Scott spoke to reporters before a brief appearance at the Republican Women’s Club of Tallahassee, but didn’t say much beyond the standard GOP boilerplate. Perhaps that’s to be expected in a tight […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 12, 2016

The end of the 2016 legislative session last month can only mean one thing — election season is coming. Campaign finance reports were due to the state on Monday. The March fundraising reports show that more than two dozen candidates for the Florida House have more than $100,000 in cash on hand, and several candidates raised […]

Scott PowersApril 7, 2016

Outgoing Senate President Andy Gardiner conceded Thursday that the presidential election, the possible “Trump effect,” and other issues likely will lead to Democrats making gains in the Florida Legislature elections this fall. Gardiner, an Orlando Republican, told the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida that he is confident the GOP will retain its majority in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 7, 2016

A combat veteran and a former adviser to Rep. Jeff Miller has announced he’s running for Congress. James Zumwalt, a Niceville Republican, announced Thursday his intention to run for the Congressional District 1 seat. Zumwalt – a Navy veteran who fought in the Iraq War – was a military-oriented legislative aide for the retiring Miller […]

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Ad Watch: Deconstructing Mary Thomas’ new spot for CD 2

In new ad, Carlos Beruff says ‘we are all simply Americans’

Byron Donalds not running for Congress, focusing on HD 80 race

Poll: Americans have an unfavorable view of the GOP

Carlos Beruff calls D.C. politicians ‘worthless’ in new advertisement

Statewide televised U.S. Senate debate scheduled for Oct. 26

Carlos Beruff coy on 2016 presidential support in Tallahassee visit

Dozens of candidates have raised $100,000 or more for their House races

Andy Gardiner expects Democrats to make some gains in 2016 state elections

Republican James Zumwalt announces run in Florida’s 1st Congressional District