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Ryan NicolAugust 26, 2018

As President Donald Trump arguably faces increasing legal liability due to events surrounding several of his associates, Democrat David Richardson is repeating his calls for impeachment as he campaigns for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Richardson spoke to the Miami Herald about his final run of TV ads, which include calls for Trump to be removed […]

Staff ReportsAugust 3, 2018

A week after it brought in a $1.5 million check from a foundation established by movie star Doris Day, the committee backing a proposed constitutional amendment to ban greyhound racing followed through with a planned $1.85 million a media buy. The money was paid in a lump sum from the Committee to Protect Dogs to Denver-based […]

Ryan NicolJuly 10, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene is out with two new TV ads as he continues his push to make up ground in the 2018 primary. Fresh off an interview Monday with Florida Politics in which he questioned his opponents’ ability to challenge the eventual Republican nominee, Greene’s new ads focus on his planned actions as […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper is hitting TV screens throughout Senate District 16 this week with a pair of 30-second ads. Depending on where in the Pinellas- and Pasco-based district viewers live, they’ll see a different version of the ad. The ad airing in North Pinellas on Spectrum features an introduction from Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri. […]

Ryan NicolMay 22, 2018

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has reserved more than $1.9 million for TV ads to support House candidates in the 2018 midterms. The ads will run during the fall as the campaigns seek to finish strong in the run-up to election day. That move follows an even bigger buy from the National Republican Congressional Committee, […]

Ryan NicolMay 22, 2018

David Richardson, one of five Democrats running in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is out with two new TV ads attacking one of his primary rivals, former University of Miami President Donna Shalala. The two ads, titled “Dollars for Donna, Nothing for Us” and “Colbert,” hit Shalala over her past stance against universal health care. The […]

Drew WilsonApril 25, 2018

There’s four months left before Republicans pick their nominee in to replace Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Pensacola Rep. Frank White’s advantage could be a deciding factor in how the race shakes out. White has a little over $2 million banked for his campaign, including $1.5 million from himself, while his chief rival, former circuit […]

Staff ReportsOctober 26, 2016

Charlie Crist has started to make his closing argument to the voters of Florida’s 13th Congressional District. The Crist campaign released its fourth ad of the 2016 election cycle. The 30-second spot, called “Helping People,” is meant to showcase how his dedication to public service was inspired by his father. “My dad was a family […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton has some “real talk” for voters thinking about staying home on Election Day. The Clinton campaign released a new, 60-second radio spot Tuesday aimed at African-American millennial voters. The advertisement attempts to lay out the importance of voting, and encourages listeners to register to vote. “It’s almost election time again. Thinking about staying […]

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David Richardson repeats calls for impeachment in final round of ads

Committee backing dog racing ban spends $1.8M on media buy

New Jeff Greene ads target Donald Trump, promote education reform

Ed Hooper hits the airwaves in SD 16

Democrats reserve nearly $2M for Miami TV ads

David Richardson targets Donna Shalala in twin CD 27 ads

Frank White’s cash position an advantage in AG race

Charlie Crist talks public service in new CD 13 ad

Hillary Clinton focuses on African American millennials in new radio spot