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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 […]

Mitch PerryOctober 5, 2016

Todd Wilcox, the former combat veteran and CIA case officer who ran for nearly a year as a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, announced Wednesday he is forming a Super PAC called “Restoring American Leadership.” Wilcox will serve as chairman of this new committee. “We are at a crossroads in this country where we must […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 30, 2016

The Congressional Leadership Fund is making a big investment in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The GOP House leadership-backed super PAC plans to spend $2.1 million on TV and digital ads in support of Republican Brian Mast. The organization is kicking off its campaign with a 60-second video attacking Democrat Randy Perkins, saying the Treasure Coast […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 15, 2016

Brian Mast is asking Treasure Coast voters to give him another chance at service. Mast released a new TV ad Thursday, telling voters, if elected, he would serve Florida’s 18th Congressional District “selflessly, and … with courage.” A combat veteran, Mast served for 12 years in the U.S. Army. Mast worked as a bomb disposal […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 13, 2016

Todd Wilcox is lending a helping hand to a few of his fellow Republicans. The Orlando Republican has given nearly $10,000 to federal candidates in recent weeks. Wilcox, who ended his bid for U.S. Senate earlier this spring, has given $2,000 to Republican John Rutherford, who is running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. Rutherford will […]

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 […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

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

Todd Wilcox launches Restoring American Leadership super PAC

Congressional Leadership Fund says Randy Perkins ‘is not fit for Congress’ in new video

Brian Mast promises to serve ‘selflessly and … with courage’ in new ad

Todd Wilcox lends a hand to John Rutherford, Carlos Curbelo and other GOP candidates

Randy Perkins slams Brian Mast in new CD 18 ad