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Ryan NicolOctober 30, 2018

The Congressional Leadership Fund is going on the offensive on behalf of Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, labeling his Democratic opponent, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, “too extreme” and “too dangerous” for South Florida voters. The ad, titled “Extreme,” refers to Mucarsel-Powell as “Debbie Powell” throughout the ad, laying out her policy proposals that the group deems out-of-step with […]

Ryan NicolOctober 19, 2018

The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), a PAC dedicated to electing Republicans to the U.S. House. is going after Democratic candidate Donna Shalala in a new ad over a canceled appearance with U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee. Shalala was scheduled to appear with Lee, House Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Democratic candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida’s 26th Congressional […]

Ryan NicolOctober 19, 2018

A new nationwide ad from the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) is attempting to scare voters away from Democrats by going on the attack regarding the sexual assault allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The minute-long radio spot, titled “Liberal Mob,” will target Democrats in 10 different congressional districts across the country. CLF is a group linked […]

Ryan NicolOctober 16, 2018

A new ad from the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) is going after Democratic candidate Donna Shalala over a 2006 janitor strike at the University of Miami, where Shalala served as president. The janitors sought a wage increase and the ability to unionize during the nine-week strike. At the time, janitors at the university were paid […]

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 […]

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 […]

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-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

Brian Mast’s service record is front and center in a new ad from the Congressional Leadership Fund. The super PAC released its third ad Friday in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The 60-second spot features Cody Bonk, a former Army medic of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. In the ad, Bonk describes what happens the day […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 13, 2016

The Congressional Leadership Fund has increased its spending in a hotly contested Florida congressional race. The GOP House leadership-backed super PAC increased spending to $2.6 million in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The boost — up from a planned $2.1 million — will allow the committee to stay on the airwaves in the Treasure Coast congressional district […]

Scott PowersOctober 11, 2016

Florida might have only four truly competitive congressional races this fall but outside groups are spending big in them – more than in any other state. Groups such as the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Democrats’ House Majority Fund have poured millions of dollars into Florida’s Congressional Districts 7, 13, 18 and 26 since the […]

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New ad calls out Carlos Curbelo’s ‘extreme’ opponent

Donna Shalala dinged over canceled appearance with Barbara Lee

New CLF ad calls allegations against Brett Kavanaugh ‘despicable lies’

‘Donna Shalala is out for herself,’ new ad argues

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

Republican super PAC changes approach ahead of November

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

Congressional Leadership Fund focuses on Brian Mast’s service in new ad

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

More outside money spent in Florida congressional races than in any other state