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Ryan NicolOctober 28, 2018

Environment America Action Fund (EAAF), an environmental group which has supported Democrats in previous election cycles, is now announcing it’s throwing resources behind Lauren Baer‘s bid in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The group has pledged to spend more than $1 million across 10 congressional races; hers is one. EAAF says it is targeting races “where […]

Ryan NicolOctober 26, 2018

The Lauren Baer campaign is out with a new ad pushing back against an attack from Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, which rebukes a column from Baer criticizing American foreign policy shortly after the 9/11 attacks. That column has been a source of controversy in recent weeks, both due to Baer’s column itself as well […]

Ryan NicolOctober 25, 2018

With Honor, a nonpartisan group aimed at electing veterans to Congress, has now pulled an ad criticizing Democratic candidate Lauren Baer over her critiques of American foreign policy following 9/11. “Our mission at With Honor, a cross-partisan organization, is to support Republican, Democrat, and independent veteran candidates that put principles first to help fix our […]

Scott PowersOctober 25, 2018

The migrations in Florida of Republican strength into rural and small-city counties and of Democrats into urban areas and inner suburbs have greatly increased the chances of re-elections of Republican U.S. Reps. Neal Dunn and Dan Webster, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy. Changes in voter registration since the 2016 general election also has improved […]

Jacob OglesOctober 25, 2018

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Political prognosticator Larry Sabato upgraded Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan’s re-election, while downgrading the chances for Republican Rep. Brian Mast, and suggested it may be harder for the GOP to hold Ron DeSantis’ old seat. Sabato’s Crystal Ball political rankings shifted today by moving Florida’s 16th Congressional District into the “Likely Republican” column. That’s good news for […]

Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

Lauren Baer, the Democratic congressional candidate in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, is out with a new ad accusing her Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, of ignoring the concerns of the district. Baer’s ad features three supporters spotlighted in previous campaign ads. The new spot, titled “Listen,” contains new commentary from those supporters about why they […]

Scott PowersOctober 18, 2018

The Everglades Trust released its full list of election endorsements Thursday containing a broad mix of Democrats and Republicans that had begun Tuesday when the organization surprised many by announcing its backing of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. In addition to DeSantis, the Everglades Trust is endorsing Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Democratic Attorney […]

Staff ReportsOctober 17, 2018

AshBritt Environmental, a “rapid-response disaster recovery and special environmental services contractor” in Deerfield Beach, has hired Ballard Partners‘ namesake Brian Ballard and its Christina Daly Brodeur. Veteran influencer Ron Book also remains the company’s lobbyist, according to lobbying registration records accessed Wednesday. Daly Brodeur, formerly Secretary of Florida’s Department of Juvenile Justice under Gov. Rick Scott, joined Ballard’s firm last month. The […]

Ryan NicolOctober 17, 2018

Even by the high standards set by other South Florida Democrats, Lauren Baer had an impressive third quarter of fundraising, pulling in more than $1.7 million. That was more than enough to top a strong quarter from her Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, who earned more than $980,000 in donations. The latest fundraising totals […]

Ryan NicolOctober 15, 2018

Democratic candidate Lauren Baer is out with a new campaign ad arguing she’s the best candidate to address environmental issues in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The ad, titled “Clear,” tackles the recent algae blooms in particular. Baer argues incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, a Republican, hasn’t done enough to stop the spread of those blooms […]

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Environmental group adds support for Lauren Baer bid in CD 18

New Lauren Baer ad bashes Brian Mast over criticism of 9/11 comments

With Honor pulls ad criticizing Lauren Baer 9/11 comments

Voter registrations trends aiding Neal Dunn, Dan Webster, Greg Steube, Stephanie Murphy

‘Sabato’s Crystal Ball’ bolsters Vern Buchanan, dings others

Lauren Baer promises to ‘listen’ to voters in new ad

Beyond Ron DeSantis: Everglades Trust releases full list of endorsements

Lobby Up: Hurricane cleanup firm AshBritt Environmental hires Ballard Partners

Lauren Baer raises more than $1.7M, besting Brian Mast

Lauren Baer the ‘clear’ choice in CD 18, says new ad