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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 16, 2016

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is introducing herself to voters in Senate District 39 with a bilingual campaign ad. The two-minute, 30-second biographical spot features family and friends talking about Mucarsel-Powell. “You know what I can tell you about my wife Debbie? First, she’s not a politician; she’s a problem solver and she’s amazing at it,” her husband […]

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 7, 2016

Rep. Patrick Murphy’s resume is at the center of a new ad from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The new ad hits Murphy over allegations he padded 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 […]

Mitch PerryAugust 30, 2016

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House District 72 Republican candidate Alex Miller has responded to criticism of the television ad touting her candidacy. She says if she wins Tuesday’s Republican primary, she’ll change it for the general election. Miller is a medical company executive running against veteran local TV news anchor John Hill for the District 72 seat, which covers north Sarasota […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 25, 2016

Francis Rooney is making one last pitch to the voters. The Naples Republican is airing his closing argument in his campaign for Florida’s 19th Congressional District. In the 30-second spot, Rooney makes the case for electing someone with “substantive real-world knowledge an an honest agenda of work for … the people of Southwest Florida.” “Our country […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 24, 2016

What if someone called a press conference and Jacksonville City Council “public comment” broke out? That was the scene Wednesday as a half-dozen opponents of County Referendum 1 — the so-called “pension tax” vote, which would extend a current half-cent sales tax past its current sunset date in 2030 and devote it to the $2.85 billion […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 23, 2016

Florida Democrats are launching their first TV ad backing Jose Javier Rodriguez in Senate District 37. The ad — a 30-second spot called “Restore” — features Rodriguez talking about his commitment to the people of Miami. In the ad, Rodriguez says “for too long well-connected special interests have had their way.” “I’m fighting to change […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2016

It’s “closing argument” time in the race in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, and to that end Hans Tanzler released a biographical ad Monday in which he describes himself as “conservative,” “tough,” and “ready to lead.” The spot, called “Harry,” traces “Tanzler’s biography as a federal prosecutor and highlights his endorsement from the former CIA director of counterterrorism,” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 18, 2016

Add another $3 million to Marco Rubio’s campaign coffers. The Rubio campaign announced it had raised $3.25 million since July 1, boosting the total raised to $5.5 million since announcing he was running for re-election in late June. The Miami Republican, according to the campaign, had $4.6 million in the bank as of Aug. 10. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

Dana Young has Olympic fever. The Tampa Republican released a 30-second commercial Monday celebrating the Olympics. The 30-second spot — called “An Olympic Message” — focuses on how the international sporting event brings people together. “The Olympics are a special time, when we put aside our differences, and focus on what unites us as Americans,” she […]

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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell releases her first ad in SD 39

Randy Perkins slams Brian Mast in new CD 18 ad

NRSC focuses on Patrick Murphy’s resume in new ad

HD 72 Republican candidate Alex Miller apologizes for ‘One of Us’ campaign ad

Francis Rooney makes final pitch to CD 19 voters in new ad

Jax pension tax opposition limps to campaign finish

Florida Democrats launch first TV ad backing Jose Javier Rodriguez in SD 37

Hans Tanzler makes closing argument in biographical ad

Marco Rubio campaign reports raising more than $3 million since July 1

Dana Young gets into the Olympic spirit in new advertisement