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Mitch PerryJuly 10, 2017

As Senate Republicans return to Washington this week, looking to salvage their attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, support grows among Democrats for a single-payer health care system. The co-sponsor count for Michigan Democrat John Conyers‘ “Medicare for All” bill now stands at 113, nearly twice as many as last year. One of those […]

Mitch PerryJuly 5, 2017

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Although Bill Nelson has never talked about supporting single-payer health care, the National Republican Senatorial Campaign (NRSC) is going after him in a new digital ad running in Florida tying him to Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who recently has come out in support of such a proposal. Citing Warren’s recent comments about getting behind a single-payer […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 22, 2017

Bill Nelson isn’t running for re-election for another year, but it’s never too early to start the campaign against him. That’s what the National Republican Senate Committee is doing this week, unveiling a new digital ad campaign to inform Florida voters of what they call Nelson’s “liberal record” in Washington, comparing his Senate voting record to […]

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 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 […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Within hours of Congressman Patrick Murphy announcing a bid for the U.S. Senate, the National Republican Senatorial Committee launched a new website “welcoming” the Jupiter Democrat to the race. “After barely serving one term in the House of Representatives … Murphy is already asking Floridians for a promotion,” says a NRSC statement. “Fittingly, Murphy has […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Within hours of Congressman Patrick Murphy announcing a bid for the U.S. Senate, the National Republican Senatorial Committee launched a new website “welcoming” the Jupiter Democrat to the race. “After barely serving one term in the House of Representatives … Murphy is already asking Floridians for a promotion,” says a NRSC statement. “Fittingly, Murphy has […]

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Six Florida congressional Democrats now support single-payer health care system

In new ad, Republicans attempt to tie Bill Nelson to Elizabeth Warren’s single-payer health care plan

Senate Republicans begin targeting Bill Nelson in new digital ad campaign

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

NRSC focuses on Patrick Murphy’s resume in new ad

NRSC launches website to bracket Patrick Murphy’s campaign

NRSC launches website to bracket Patrick Murphy's campaign