On Monday the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee launched two new digital ads — Blind and Truth — “hammering” Rick Scott for his dishonesty and for prioritizing his self-serving politics at Florida’s expense. Here’s what they’re saying:
Miami Herald: DSCC attacks Rick Scott ahead of possible run at Bill Nelson. “Democrats aren’t waiting to hear what the Republican governor decides. On Monday, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee released two digital ads attacking Scott over his personal finances and corporate and public records.”
Florida Politics: Democrats hammer Rick Scott’s finances, statements with new digital ads. “Rick Scott still isn’t officially in the race for Florida’s U.S. Senate election this year but that’s not stopping Democrats from hammering him with two new digital ads being released Monday, raising questions about his financial blind trust and his missing nursing home voicemails.”
Tampa Bay Times: Democrats revive Medicare fraud attacks on Rick Scott. “Democrats are trying to remind voters about controversies in his past, including the whopping Medicare fraud case his former company was involved in.”
Herald Tribune/Gatehouse: “The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is already anticipating a Scott challenge.” “On Monday, the DSCC released two internet advertisements critical of the multi-millionaire governor’s use of blind trusts to handle his personal finances.”
Roll Call: DSCC Launches Digital Ads Against Rick Scott in Florida. “Scott’s character comes under attack in the two 30-second YouTube spots. The first ad, titled ‘Truth,’ accuses Scott of not being able to tell the truth. The second, titled ‘Blind,’ alleges the governor used his office to enrich himself, calling him a ‘walking conflict of interest.’ The ads are backed by a five-figure buy.”
National Journal: DSCC Releases 2 Anti-Scott Digital Ads. “The DSCC launched two digital ads attacking Gov. Rick Scott (R). One spot accuses Scott of misleading Floridians to further his own political agenda, while another calls him a “walking conflict of interest” who could be using the governor’s office to enrich himself.”
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