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Scott PowersNovember 21, 2017

American Action Network today is launching a one-million robocall campaign to support Republicans who voted in favor tax reform bill in targeted swing congressional districts including those of Republican U.S. Reps. Carlos Curbelo and Brian Mast in Florida. The calls, from AAN’s Middle-Class Growth Initiative, tell voters that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approved […]

Scott PowersOctober 17, 2017

Democratic congressional challenger Lauren Baer raised more than $250,000 and her Democratic rival Pam Keith raised $150,000 in the third quarter of 2017 for their battle to decide who might take on Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Mast in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Yet combined the two Democrats did not raise as much during the […]

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 […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2016

It’s standard fare for candidates. Appear on a local radio show. Have friendlies call in. Answer the softballs and get your message out, but expect a few nasty blows to the body. That’s the way its supposed to be. But not for poor Jonathan Chane, one of two Democrats running in the open congressional seat being vacated by Patrick Murphy. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 31, 2016

Republican candidate Rebecca Negron has picked up an endorsement from the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association in her bid for Florida’s 18th Congressional District, her campaign announced Thursday. “The Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association is proud to inform you of its endorsement of your candidacy for U.S. Representative District 18,” PBA President John […]

Scott PowersFebruary 12, 2016

Val Demings, Annette Taddeo, and Randall Perkins are among 16 Democratic congressional candidates nationally to be picked for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Red To Blue program, signaling stronger financial and organizational backing. The DCCC selected the trio and also announced that it would include Congressional District 13 in the program, though it did not identify […]

Ryan RayJanuary 4, 2016

Democrat Randy Perkins took in a massive $1.35 million dollar haul during his first active month of running for Congress, his campaign announced Monday. The independently wealthy political novice raised about $425,000 from donors, as well as chipping in $1 million of his own money during the fourth fundraising quarter of 2015. Perkins is seeking to succeed […]

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Lake Mary, Florida, celebrates their 10-7 win against Boerne, Texas during the United States Championship baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Saturday, Aug. 24, 20204. (AP Photo Tom E. Puskar.

Group launches pro-tax bill robocall campaign in Brian Mast’s, Carlos Curbelo’s districts

Lauren Baer raises $250K, Pam Keith $150K for CD 18 primary

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

Not what Jonathan Chane had in mind

Rebecca Negron wins Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association endorsement

Val Demings, Annette Taddeo, Randall Perkins win DCCC “Red to Blue” backing

Randy Perkins garners $1.35 million in first month for congressional bid