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Staff ReportsOctober 30, 2016

Democratic CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins put another $1 million of his own money into his campaign last week, according to a new notice filed with the Federal Election Commission. Perkins’ Oct. 27 contribution follows a separate $1 million cash infusion he made Oct. 20, and he has now put nearly $8 million of his […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2016

Attorney and Senate District 18 Democratic candidate Bob Buesing boasts on the campaign trail he is a proud signer of the Now Or Neverglades Declaration, so it’s not exactly a surprise he is receiving the endorsement of the Everglades Trust. Buesing was one of 18 candidates running in local, state, and federal races in Florida next month who received the […]

Staff ReportsOctober 26, 2016

With just a few weeks until the election, organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. — Neal Dunn has earned the support of the National Right to Life. The organization endorsed Dunn, a medical doctor, in his campaign for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. “This endorsement reflects your commitment to strengthening […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

Brian Mast’s service record is front and center in a new ad from the Congressional Leadership Fund. The super PAC released its third ad Friday in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The 60-second spot features Cody Bonk, a former Army medic of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. In the ad, Bonk describes what happens the day […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 17, 2016

Randy Perkins continues to self-fund his congressional campaign, kicking in more than $2 million during the most recent fundraising period. Campaign finance records filed with the Federal Election Commission show Perkins gave his campaign nearly $2.8 million between Aug. 11 and Sept. 30. The Treasure Coast Democrat has given his campaign more than $5 million since […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 15, 2016

Republican Brian Mast is facing criticism over the decision to purchase a new home, two years after a Texas-based veterans’ charity helped him purchase a South Florida house. Mast sold his Fort Lauderdale-area home — which was purchased in 2014 with the help of Helping a Hero, a Texas-based veterans’ charity — in September. Mast purchased a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 13, 2016

The Congressional Leadership Fund has increased its spending in a hotly contested Florida congressional race. The GOP House leadership-backed super PAC increased spending to $2.6 million in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The boost — up from a planned $2.1 million — will allow the committee to stay on the airwaves in the Treasure Coast congressional district […]

Scott PowersOctober 11, 2016

Florida might have only four truly competitive congressional races this fall but outside groups are spending big in them – more than in any other state. Groups such as the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Democrats’ House Majority Fund have poured millions of dollars into Florida’s Congressional Districts 7, 13, 18 and 26 since the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 8, 2016

Brian Mast has denounced Donald Trump’s lewd comments, but appeared to have stopped short of revoking his endorsement of the GOP nominee. Mast, a Republican running in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, released a statement Saturday saying Trump’s comments about women were “inexcusable and disgusting.” “As someone with a wife and daughter, I find comments like […]

Phil AmmannOctober 8, 2016

A newly released videotape showing Donald Trump making crude comments about a married woman he tried to seduce is sending shock waves throughout Florida politics. “I’ve said some foolish things,” the Republican presidential nominee said overnight Friday in a taped apology posted on Facebook. “But there’s a big difference between the words and actions of […]

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Randy Perkins sinks another $1M into CD 18 race, 2nd since Oct. 20

Everglades Trust endorses Bob Buesing in the SD 18 race

Endorsement watch: National Right to Life, Sierra Club, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Congressional Leadership Fund focuses on Brian Mast’s service in new ad

CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins loans campaign more than $2M

Vets group says Brian Mast didn’t violate contract with new home purchase

Congressional Leadership Fund releases second ad slamming Randy Perkins in CD 18

More outside money spent in Florida congressional races than in any other state

Brian Mast calls Donald Trump’s comments ‘inexcusable and disgusting’

Democrats throughout Florida call on GOP opponents to denounce #TrumpTapes vulgar comments