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Ryan NicolJuly 24, 2018

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is out with a new digital ad campaign that aims to highlight her policy agenda as she tries to unseat Carlos Curbelo in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. The first of the series of three ads is a 15-second spot that focuses on Mucarsel-Powell’s environmental advocacy. “Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, an immigrant, a Latina, worked with the […]

Ryan NicolJuly 20, 2018

A new ad from liberal group “Equity Forward Action” tries to pin the blame on U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo for failing to end President Donald Trump‘s policy that resulted in thousands of children being separated from their parents. The Spanish-language ad, titled “Separados,” is set to air in the Miami media market Saturday. The group […]

Ryan NicolJuly 19, 2018

The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) is out with a new radio ad hitting Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell over her husband’s business ties to a shady Ukrainian oligarch. The Daily Beast first reported the ties between the candidate’s husband, Robert Powell, and Ihor Kolomoisky, who has been accused of hiring contract killers and running fraudulent billion-dollar schemes. Powell […]

Ryan NicolJuly 13, 2018

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has earned another endorsement in her bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, as the Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced its support of her campaign. The group serves as the political action committee of Planned Parenthood. “We’re proud to stand with Debbie, who is committed to achieving equal pay for women, ensuring paid maternity […]

Ryan NicolJuly 2, 2018

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo has been endorsed by the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) in his bid for re-election. Curbelo is expected to face a competitive race for Florida’s 26th Congressional District. If successful in his primary race against Souraya Faas, he will face either Demetries Grimes or Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November’s general election. Multiple political prognosticators rate […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

As Democrats hope to take back the House in November, South Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo is facing challenges from both sides of the aisle as he fights for re-election. Florida’s 26th Congressional District, which Curbelo represents, is one of 23 House districts that elected a Republican representative despite also voting for Hillary Clinton. That’s […]

Ryan NicolJune 14, 2018

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) is supporting Carlos Curbelo‘s re-election campaign in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. The Washington D.C.-based advocacy group seeks to advance clean energy policy by identifying and supporting Republicans who advocate for clean energy measures in Congress. CRES Managing Director Heather Reams spoke about Curbelo’s efforts in this area in a statement […]

Ryan NicolJune 6, 2018

A new ad is supporting Congressman Carlos Curbelo‘s work to address the effects of climate change. The 30-second spot, released by The Alliance for Climate Solutions, replays pieces of a speech the South Florida Republican gave on the House floor regarding the conversation around climate change. “Enough of the demagoguery. Enough of the fact-less conversation. Let’s focus on […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 9, 2018

What’s old is new for the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC dedicated to maintaining the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. During a conference call with media ahead of the 2018 midterms, CLF emphasized its paradigm shift in campaign strategy; rather than focus almost exclusively on big TV buys, the group is investing […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Republican U.S. Reps. Carlos Curbelo and Brian Mast are set to get some re-election support by way of ads paid for by The Congressional Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC. The Florida ads are part of a $48 million media buy – $38 million for TV ads and $10 million for digital – supporting Republican […]

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Members of the U.S. Coast Guard from U.S. Coast Guard cutter James await the arrival of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel for a news conference on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Port Everglades, Fla. (Amy Beth Bennett /South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell launches new digital ad campaign

New ad: Carlos Curbelo deserves blame for child separation policy

New ad attacks ties between Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s husband and Ukrainian oligarch

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell snags Planned Parenthood Action Fund backing

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Carlos Curbelo

At POLITICO Florida forum, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell takes aim at Carlos Curbelo

Clean energy advocacy group backs Carlos Curbelo re-election bid

New ad pumps up Carlos Curbelo’s efforts on climate change

Republican super PAC changes approach ahead of November

Vulnerable congressmen get boost from TV, digital ads