{"id":2340144,"date":"2024-09-12T10:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T14:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-democrats-say-state-is-in-play-but-arent-putting-money-where-their-mouth-is-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-12T10:26:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T14:26:50","slug":"florida-democrats-say-state-is-in-play-but-arent-putting-money-where-their-mouth-is-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-democrats-say-state-is-in-play-but-arent-putting-money-where-their-mouth-is-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Democrats say state is in play but aren\u2019t putting money where their mouth is &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflorida-democrats-say-state-is-in-play-but-arent-putting-money-where-their-mouth-is-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2340144&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/actress-sarah-paulson-talks-finding-the-humanity-in-clinton-whistleblower-linda-tripp\/\" title=\"Actress Sarah Paulson Talks \u2018Finding The Humanity\u2019 In Clinton Whistleblower Linda Tripp\">current political landscape<\/a> in Florida, highlighting the challenges faced by the Democratic Party as\u2063 they attempt to position the state as a competitive battleground ahead of the upcoming elections. Despite claims from Florida Democrats that the\u200b state is winnable, \u2064there is a \u2063significant disparity in campaign spending. Republicans, including Donald Trump and Senator Rick Scott, are projected to lead in both the presidential and Senate \u200craces, with GOP-backed groups having spent $12.7 million on advertisements compared to\u200c just $3.2 million from \u200dDemocrats.<\/p>\n<p>Florida \u2064Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried expresses confidence in the party&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/katie-porter-falls-behind-adam-schiff-in-third-quarter-fundraising-in-california-senate-race\/\" title=\"Katie Porter trails Adam Schiff in Q3 fundraising for California Senate race.\">grassroots organizing efforts<\/a>, citing extensive outreach initiatives such as knocking on 400,000 doors \u200band making 1.3 million phone calls. Democrats are hopeful that an abortion \u2064ballot measure could also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stacey-abrams-returns-to-georgia-to-back-kamala-harris\/\" title=\"Stacey Abrams returns to Georgia to back Kamala Harris\">enhance voter turnout<\/a>. Nonetheless, the article underscores the Republicans&#8217; substantial \u2062voter registration advantage and raises questions about the effectiveness of Democratic strategies as\u2062 they head into the November elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Florida Democrats say state is in play but aren&rsquo;t putting money where their mouth is<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1758731\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Florida\">Florida<\/a> Democrats have been saying the Sunshine State, which has increasingly shifted toward Republicans in recent years, is in play in November, but the spending in the race has not backed up their claims.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Donald Trump\">Donald Trump<\/a> and Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rick-scott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rick Scott\">Rick Scott<\/a> (R-FL) are expected to win the presidential and Senate races in Florida in November, but recent polls have shown a closer-than-expected race in both contests. Democrats in the state have maintained they can flip the Senate seat, but a <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/rick-scott-kamala-harris-debbie-mucarselpowell-senate-acabc820e7923a6509b4cda5179b0da4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"report\">report<\/a> from the <em>Associated Press<\/em> shows they have not invested in the campaign as bullishly.<\/p>\n<p>Using data from AdImpact, the report shows Republicans and aligned groups have spent $12.7 million on advertisement reservations through Election Day, while Democrats and aligned groups have only spent $3.2 million on ad reservations for the Senate race as of Wednesday. While spending on advertisements could increase, the significant GOP advantage in spending is unlike most Senate races considered battlegrounds.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the spending disadvantage, Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried has touted organizing efforts by the state party as a reason to feel confident in a Sunshine State flip. The state party said it had volunteers knocking on 400,000 doors, making 1.3 million phone calls, and sending 4.8 million text messages as part of its election efforts.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In the last month alone, Florida Democrats across the state have contacted millions of voters to get out the vote. We are seeing an unprecedented level of enthusiasm for the Harris-Walz ticket and we will continue this momentum as we head into the November elections,&rdquo;&nbsp;Fried said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats are also counting on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3013038\/democrats-believe-abortion-florida-play-november\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>an abortion ballot measure<\/a> to boost Democratic turnout, as the amendment would need 60% to pass.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans are leaning on a significant registered-voter advantage they have amassed in recent years. Democrats had long held an advantage in registered voters, but in 2021, the GOP passed Democrats in the number of registered voters in the state. As of the end of August, Republicans hold a 1,026,200 registered-voter advantage in Florida over Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>Polling in the Senate race has been closer than the result of the 2022 Senate contest in the Sunshine State, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/emersoncollegepolling.com\/september-state-polling-california-florida-ohio-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"poll\">poll<\/a> from the <em>Hill<\/em>-Emerson College showing Scott only leading Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell 46% to 45%.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2022&rsquo;s Senate race between Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and then-Rep. Val Demings, Rubio had only led his Democratic challenger by 2 to 3 percentage points in polls conducted in early September but won the race by 16.4 points.<\/p>\n<p>In the <em>Real Clear Politics<\/em> polling average, Scott leads Mucarsel-Powell, 46.3% to 42%, while Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris, 49% to 43%, in the Sunshine State. The <em>Cook Political Report<\/em> has rated both contests as &ldquo;likely Republican.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1758731\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1758731\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Democrats assert that the state is competitive in the upcoming elections, despite a noticeable lack of financial backing for their claims. The Sunshine State has leaned more Republican in recent years, and both former President Donald Trump and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) are anticipated to win their respective races in November. However, recent polls indicate that these contests may be closer than expected. While Democrats believe they can secure a Senate seat, an Associated Press report reveals they have not invested heavily in the campaign. According to AdImpact data, Republicans and their affiliates have allocated $12.7 million for advertisements leading up to Election Day, whereas Democrats and their allies have only committed $3.2 million as of Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Although ad spending could rise as the election approaches, this significant financial gap is unusual for most battleground Senate races. In spite of this disadvantage, Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried has highlighted the party&#8217;s organizing efforts as a source of optimism for flipping Florida&#8217;s electoral outcomes. The state party reports that volunteers have knocked on 400,000 doors, made 1.3 million phone calls, and sent out 4.8 million text messages as part of their outreach efforts.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In just the last month alone,&#8221; Fried stated, &#8220;Florida Democrats statewide have reached millions of voters to encourage turnout. We are witnessing an unprecedented level of enthusiasm for the Harris-Walz ticket and will maintain this momentum heading into November.&#8221; Additionally, Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure will enhance voter turnout since it requires 60% approval to pass.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Republicans are benefiting from a substantial advantage in registered voters accumulated over recent years; after previously holding an edge themselves for many years prior to 2021 when GOP registration surpassed Democratic numbers in Florida by over one million by late August.<\/p>\n<p>Polling indicates that the Senate race is tighter than during previous elections; a Hill-Emerson College poll shows Scott leading Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by just one percentage point at 46% to 45%. In contrast with last year&#8217;s Senate race where Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) led Val Demings by only two or three points early on but ultimately won by over sixteen points.<\/p>\n<p>Current averages from Real Clear Politics show Scott ahead at 46.3% compared to Mucarsel-Powell\u2019s 42%, while Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris at 49% versus her 43%. The Cook Political Report has classified both races as \u201clikely Republican.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2340145,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rick-scott-florida-senate-race-2024.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3685,6571,5113,15467,5894],"class_list":["post-2340144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democrats","tag-elections","tag-florida","tag-fundraising","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rick-scott-florida-senate-race-2024.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340144","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2340144"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340144\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2340145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2340144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2340144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2340144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}