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Rick Scott Invests $10M in TV Ads as Florida Senate Race Heats Up

3 October 2024
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Rick Scott Invests $10M in TV Ads as Florida Senate Race Heats Up

Scott’s Cash Countdown

In the closing stretch of Florida's Senate race, Republican Sen. Rick Scott is ramping up his campaign with a hefty $10 million investment in new TV ads. Despite Scott's perceived advantage, Democrats are making a concerted effort to challenge his lead.

This significant media buy, first reported by NBC News, will primarily target key markets in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, with additional spots across the state, according to campaign advisors.

Scott's opponent, former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, faces a daunting financial disparity. Though outspent, she is receiving support from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), which has pledged a "multi-million" dollar effort in the race. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried emphasized the urgency of this support, stating, “That money is coming at the right time and we are going to use it to make sure that we are building the infrastructure to get Debbie Mucarsel-Powell over the finish line [and] retire Rick Scott.”

However, Scott's financial dominance remains formidable. He has personally invested at least $8 million in his campaign, and his $10 million ad buy rivals Mucarsel-Powell’s total expenditures up to the end of July. According to recent campaign finance reports, Scott's campaign has spent $20 million, dwarfing Mucarsel-Powell's resources.

While Florida is increasingly viewed as a Republican bastion, Democrats are mobilizing thousands of volunteers statewide. They are framing Scott as vulnerable, underscoring his historically low approval ratings. Mucarsel-Powell remarked, “It's no surprise that polling shows this race tied Floridians know that Rick Scott is far too extreme for our state."

Scott is employing a typical incumbent strategy, avoiding debates and labeling Mucarsel-Powell as "an open borders socialist" to solidify his base. Public polls show him leading by narrow margins: just 1 point in an Emerson College/The Hill poll and 4 points in a Florida Atlantic University survey.

The GOP-affiliated Tyson Group reports Scott leading 46-38, with 12% undecided. Despite the push from national Democrats, his team is confident. Adviser Chris Hartline remarked, “National Democrats can flirt with spending in Florida if they want and risk losing incumbent races. We will have a big win either way.”

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