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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 25, 2018

David Shapiro is turning the tables on his Republican opponent in Florida’s 16th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, blaming Buchanan’s policies for exacerbating the red tide crisis. Buchanan released a new ad just yesterday recounting his past efforts to combat red tide. But Shapiro, who earned the Democratic nomination last month, argues Buchanan is actually […]

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 18, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott is out with a new ad, essentially accusing his Democratic opponent for U.S. Senate — incumbent Bill Nelson — of pulling a ‘Ferris Bueller‘ during his time in Washington. The ad, titled “Empty Chair,” highlights Nelson’s numerous missed Senate Armed Services Committee meetings during his time in the U.S. Senate, and once again bashes Nelson for his lengthy […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 18, 2018

Nancy Soderberg, the Democratic nominee to fill Ron DeSantis‘ open seat in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, rolled out two new TV spots Tuesday morning spotlighting health care differences between her and her opponent. The first one, “Hung Up,” deals with difficulties in getting health insurance. In it, Soderberg mentions her accomplishments when she served as Alternate Representative […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 18, 2018

Gainesville voters will decide in November whether to change the governance of their municipal utility and Sen. Keith Perry, a Gainesville Republican, has been using advertising – some say deceptively – in a push to get the measure passed. The utility, Gainesville Regional Utilities, is currently under the control of the Gainesville City Commission, but the referendum […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 18, 2018

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis has released a new ad that highlights his efforts to help service members and veterans during his time representing Florida’s 12 Congressional District. The ad, titled “Fighting for Warriors,” features a veteran, Bryan A., speaking about the lawmaker’s efforts and features clips of Bilirakis, a Tarpon Springs Republican, walking alongside Bryan […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 18, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes has released a new ad for his re-election campaign highlighting his roots in Senate District 24 and promising to hold “bureaucrats and politicians” accountable. The 30-second ad features shots of Brandes walking with and talking to employees of a lumber yard and touts the values instilled in him when […]

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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

David Shapiro bashes Vern Buchanan over red tide crisis

Vern Buchanan touts fight against red tide in new ad

‘Nelson? … Nelson?’ Rick Scott calls out Bill Nelson’s absences in new ad

Pre-existing health conditions at issue in new Nancy Soderberg TV ads

Keith Perry under fire for Facebook ads on Gainesville utility

New CD 12 ad says Gus Bilirakis ‘is addressing the real issues’

Jeff Brandes says he will hold politicians accountable in new SD 24 ad