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Staff ReportsOctober 22, 2016

Marco Rubio was on the receiving end of a $250,000 cash infusion from a fundraising committee set up for him and other Senate Republicans. Keep the Senate Red 2016 transferred $268,885 to Rubio’s re-election campaign between Aug. 10 and Sept. 27, according to the committee’s October quarterly report. The committee was set up in late […]

Scott PowersOctober 11, 2016

Outside groups have poured nearly $25 million into the general election for Florida’s U.S. Senate race, helping Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio by more than a three-to-one rate over Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy. The latest campaign finance reports available through the Federal Election Commission covering the general election through Tuesday show groups such as […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 16, 2016

Patrick Murphy’s resume is once again at the center of an attack ad. The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a new ad Friday hitting Murphy over his resume. The 30-second spot, called “Revealed,” is meant to highlight questions about his professional experience. “Patrick Murphy is an empty suit who couldn’t manage to tell the truth […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 13, 2016

Another day, another TV ad raising questions about Patrick Murphy’s credentials. Marco Rubio released a new ad aimed at Murphy and allegations he embellished his resume. In June, CBS Miami ran a two-part report where it revealed he did not meet the minimum requirements to become a CPA in Florida and wasn’t a small business […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 12, 2016

Americans for Prosperity-Florida is launching a direct mail campaign attacking Rep. Patrick Murphy. The conservative organization announced Monday it launched a statewide campaign opposing Murphy in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. The direct mail campaign comes just one week after AFP-Florida unveiled a digital ad targeting the Treasure Coast Democrat over his support of the Affordable […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 7, 2016

Rep. Patrick Murphy’s resume is at the center of a new ad from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The new ad hits Murphy over allegations he padded his resume. In June, CBS Miami ran a two-part report where it revealed he did not meet the minimum requirements to become a CPA in Florida and wasn’t […]

Brendan FarringtonAugust 1, 2016

Republicans aren’t waiting until the primary to start attacking Democratic Senate candidate Patrick Murphy in an effort to define him before he can define himself, a sign they believe the U.S. congressman will be the nominee and the tougher candidate to beat in November. The race in Florida is being closely watched since it could […]

Mitch PerryJune 28, 2016

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(UPDATE) That investigative report by CBS Miami’s Jim DeFede on Democratic Senate candidate Patrick Murphy’s business background continues to enjoy added life in the form of a new television commercial produced by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The ad, entitled, “A Career Built on Lies,” relies heavily on DeFede’s report, which reported Murphy has never been a licensed CPA in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 22, 2016

It’s official: Marco Rubio is running for re-election. The Miami Republican announced Wednesday he planned to run again in 2016. The announcement came after weeks of speculation about whether Rubio would seek another term in the U.S. Senate. The decision reverses a pledge to return to private life when his term was over in January. […]

Scott PowersMay 18, 2016

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy may have the full support of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, but it looks like his opponent, fellow Congressman Alan Grayson, is getting the full backing of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in the upcoming Democratic primary. That GOP committee is releasing a blistering video Wednesday called “The Privileged Life of Patrick Murphy,” parodying […]

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Marco Rubio campaign nets $250K thanks to joint fundraising committee

Outside groups pour $24 million into Florida U.S. Senate race, mostly aiding Marco Rubio

NRSC once again attacks Patrick Murphy over resume

Marco Rubio campaign hits Patrick Murphy over resume in new ad

AFP-Florida launches direct mail campaign aimed at Patrick Murphy

NRSC focuses on Patrick Murphy’s resume in new ad

GOP hits Patrick Murphy in Florida Senate race, and Barack Obama hits back

NRSC attacks ‘Privileged Patrick’ Murphy in new television ad to air in Washington D.C.

Reversing course, Marco Rubio announces he will seek re-election

Republicans cut ‘Lifestyles of Rich and Famous’ parody of Patrick Murphy