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Ryan NicolOctober 5, 2018

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A new digital ad from American Opportunity PAC argues Donna Shalala, the Democratic candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, “wrecked” the football program during her tenure as president of the University of Miami. That PAC is supporting Shalala’s opponent in the race, Republican nominee Maria Elvira Salazar. “In 2002, the Hurricanes were the pride of […]

Ryan NicolOctober 4, 2018

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate in Florida’s 26th Congressional District, is out with a new ad on the state’s water problems. The ad’s release comes on the same day as multiple beaches were closed across South Florida in light of a red tide outbreak. Mucarsel-Powell is attempting to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo. Her new […]

Ryan NicolOctober 2, 2018

Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast is out with a new ad touting his donation of a prosthetic leg to a cancer survivor in need. The 30-second spot is titled “Pay It Forward.” Robert Brown, who lost his leg in a cancer battle more than 30 years ago, tells the story of meeting Mast at […]

Ryan NicolOctober 1, 2018

Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo has taken some hits over his health care record from Democrats. On Monday, his campaign released a new ad looking to push back against that criticism. The 30-second spot, titled “She Inspired the World,” highlights the story of Bella Rodriguez-Torres. Rodriguez-Torres fought a long battle with a lethal form […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

A new digital ad is out hitting Jeremy Ring, the Democratic candidate for Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, over his past work at a lobbying firm while holding his role as a state Senator. The ad, titled “Lobbyist,” was released by Treasure Florida, the political committee of his Republican opponent in the CFO race, Jimmy Patronis. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

When it comes to your health, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell doesn’t want you to “worry.” The Democratic congressional candidate is out with a new ad in her race against Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. The 30-second spot, titled “Worry,” features Mucarsel-Powell spelling out her goals for America’s health care system while jabbing at past Republican proposals. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 26, 2018

Republican Gov. Rick Scott, running for the U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson, is out with a new ad replete with news coverage clips critical of Nelson’s efforts during the campaign. The ad’s title, “Asleep at the Wheel,” comes from a clip of Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson using that term to describe Nelson’s re-election campaign. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 25, 2018

After gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis rolled out his environmental plan earlier this month, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) is out with a new ad promoting the plan in a pitch to voters. DeSantis is competing against Democrat Andrew Gillum in the race for Governor. The RPOF’s new 30-second ad, titled “Way of Life,” is […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 24, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is out with a new ad touching on the red tide outbreak affecting Southwest Florida. Titled, “Red Tide,” the 30-second spot touts Buchanan as the ideal candidate to tackle the red tide issue as he attempts to defend his seat in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. “A pristine ocean is one of […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 14, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott is out with a new Spanish-language ad seeking to separate himself from President Donald Trump and promising commitment to voters over the president. The ad, titled “Compromiso,” features Scott addressing viewers in Spanish about his promise to put voters ahead of partisan politics. “When I don’t agree with what President Trump does or […]

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New ad argues Donna Shalala ‘wrecked Hurricanes football’

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in new ad: ‘We deserve clean water’

New Brian Mast ad promotes ‘paying it forward’

New Carlos Curbelo ad details girl who ‘inspired the world’

New ad dings Jeremy Ring over past lobbying work

Don’t ‘worry,’ be healthy: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell drops new ad

Bill Nelson ‘asleep at the wheel,’ says new Rick Scott ad

New Florida GOP ad promotes Ron DeSantis’ environmental plan

Vern Buchanan touts fight against red tide in new ad

Rick Scott distances himself from Donald Trump in new Spanish-language ad