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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 WilsonDecember 20, 2017

A new poll found freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast is on thin ice with voters in Florida’s 18th Congressional District, especially after his vote in favor of the GOP’s tax reform plan. A survey from the Democrat-leaning Public Policy Polling found Mast had a 40 percent approval rating and 45 percent disapproval rating in […]

Scott PowersNovember 6, 2017

The American Action Network is launching a $1 million campaign with a digital ad Monday to promote the Republican tax reform package in swing congressional districts nationally, including two in Florida. The 30-second ad “Search” targets voters in Florida’s Congressional District 18, where Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast faces a stout reelection challenge, and in […]

Staff ReportsNovember 1, 2016

The Congressional Leadership Fund is making its closing arguments in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The conservative super PAC released its fifth and final ad in the race between Republican Brian Mast and Democrat Randy Perkins. The 30-second spot focuses on claims about Perkins’ business. “Whether it’s grossly overcharging a school district or refusing to reveal his […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 30, 2016

Randy Perkins is promising to get Congress working in his first campaign advertisement. “I am so tired of hearing politicians say if you work hard you can achieve the American Dream,” he says in the 30-second spot. “What are we telling the American people, that they aren’t working hard enough? It’s Congress. That’s who’s not […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

Rep. Tom Rooney is throwing his support behind Rebecca Negron in her congressional District 18 bid. “Congressional District 18 needs a conservative that holds its best interest at heart and has the passion to fight for the issues that matter most to Floridians,” said Rooney said about his decision. Rooney was elected to the U.S. […]

Scott PowersFebruary 17, 2016

The fiscal conservatism political organization Club For Growth has its hands unusually full with the presidential race this year but is taking a close look at weighing in on several Florida races beyond the two it already has targeted. CFG President David McIntosh said Wednesday in Orlando that the fluidity of Florida’s congressional races, because […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 28, 2016

A Tequesta Republican has thrown her support behind congressional hopeful Rebecca Negron. On Thursday, Rep. MaryLynn Magar endorsed Negron in her congressional bid. “As a like-minded Republican who believes in limited government, strengthening our economy and is committed to bettering both her community, as well as the State of Florida, Rebecca Negron is the local […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 19, 2016

Rebecca Negron can add Rep. Gayle Harrell to her list of backers. On Tuesday, Harrell, a Stuart Republican, endorsed Negron in her congressional bid. “Rebecca, like myself, is a longtime member of the Martin County community,” said Harrell in a statement. “Grounded in her conservative values, I know Rebecca will bring the issues that matter […]

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Sean Duffy. Image via AP.

Republican super PAC changes approach ahead of November

New poll shows Brian Mast trailing hypothetical Democrat in 2018

Group launches another ad buy targeting tax cut bill in CD18, CD26

Congressional Leadership Fund releases final ad slamming Randy Perkins in CD 18

Randy Perkins vows to get ‘Congress working hard for American people’ in first ad

Rebecca Negron earns the backing of Rep. Tom Rooney

Club For Growth President David McIntosh considers backing more Florida races

MaryLynn Magar endorses Rebecca Negron in CD 18 race

Gayle Harrell endorses Rebecca Negron in CD18 race