{"id":2654620,"date":"2026-09-04T13:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kathy-castor-distances-herself-from-democrats-in-new-ad\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T13:07:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:07:36","slug":"kathy-castor-distances-herself-from-democrats-in-new-ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kathy-castor-distances-herself-from-democrats-in-new-ad\/","title":{"rendered":"Kathy Castor distances herself from Democrats in new ad"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fkathy-castor-distances-herself-from-democrats-in-new-ad%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=2654620&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>Florida Democrat Congresswoman Kathy Castor is positioning herself as a moderate by running a new ad that emphasizes her efforts to combat corruption, fix problems for her constituents, and break partisan norms. Despite district redistricting favoring Republicans and a significant partisan swing from Democratic to Republican preferences, she remains in the race against Republican Mike Beltran, with her contest rated as a toss-up. Castor highlights her bipartisan efforts, such as supporting a GOP-lead stock trading bill and addressing medicaid fraud, to appeal to voters beyond party lines.Her campaign also comes amidst a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bob-casey-says-terminology-used-in-abortion-debate-antiquated-post-dobbs\/\" title=\"Bob Casey deems abortion debate terminology &#039;outdated&#039; after Dobbs case.\">broader political landscape<\/a> where both parties are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabama-does-what-alabama-does-black-lawmakers-decry-scotus-forced-redistricting-maps-passed-by-gop\/\" title=\"Black lawmakers in Alabama express their disapproval of GOP-enforced re...ing maps mandated by SCOTUS.\">redrawing district maps<\/a>; Republicans aim to gain additional seats in the midterm elections. her strategy involves demonstrating a centrist image and highlighting her work to address issues affecting Florida residents.  <\/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<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\">Florida\u2019s<\/a> most vulnerable incumbent <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"249\">Democrats<\/a> is running a new ad distancing herself from \u201cextreme partisanship,\u201d a rhetorical appeal to the Right after her <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4582813\/florida-judge-upholds-gop-congressional-map\/\">district was redrawn<\/a> to favor Republicans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), who has represented the Tampa area in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/congress\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"31\">Congress<\/a> since 2007, tells voters in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/greggiroux\/status\/2095882937422033292?s=20\">30-second commercial<\/a> that she\u2019s \u201cfed up with the corruption that\u2019s costing you more\u201d and has crossed party lines to address it.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4714019\/florida-kathy-castor-ad-house-race-democrat\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Florida Democrat distances herself from \u2018extreme partisanship\u2019 in new Trump-friendly House district<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4713050\/california-congresswoman-did-not-disclose-money-her-husband-received-from-nonprofit\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>California congresswoman did not disclose money her husband received from nonprofit<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4713580\/inside-elections-shifts-new-hampshire-senate-race-toss-up-john-sununu\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Inside Elections shifts New Hampshire Senate race to toss-up in favor of John Sununu<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI fix problems and get things done for my neighbors,\u201d she says in the ad. \u201cI worked with Republicans to punish fraudsters and return taxpayer money that\u2019s been stolen from you, and I broke with Democrats to make it illegal for members of Congress to trade stocks.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appeal is the latest example of Castor trying to burnish a more centrist image. She was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4708647\/eight-democrats-condemn-socialism-dsa-vote\/\">one of eight House Democrats<\/a> who voted this week to denounce the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-socialists-of-america\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"5861\">Democratic Socialists of America<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. Darren Soto, another Florida Democrat whose <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/4552172\/democrats-florida-passed-desantis-map-gerrymander\/\">district was reconfigured<\/a> this spring, joined her in that vote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Castor is running despite an 18-point swing in the partisan makeup of her district, from a place Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"748\">Kamala Harris<\/a> won by 8 points in 2024 to one that then-nominee <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> took by 10 points. Her race against Republican Mike Beltran is rated as a \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cookpolitical.com\/ratings\/house-race-ratings\">toss-up<\/a>\u201d by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4708688\/republicans-ignore-rfk-jr-backlash-2026-maha-turnout\/\"><strong>REPUBLICANS EMBRACE RFK JR. \u2014 AND HIS BAGGAGE \u2014 IN BID FOR MAHA TURNOUT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, Republicans are hoping to pick up as many as four additional seats in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11675\">midterm elections<\/a> due to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/redistricting\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"241\">redistricting<\/a> in Florida. The new maps, signed into law by Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"575\">Ron DeSantis<\/a> (R) in May, are part of a nationwide fight that has prompted both Republican and Democratic legislatures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ben-affleck-black-ish-star-tracee-ellis-ross-teaming-with-hillary-clinton-on-voting-rights-fundraiser\/\" title=\"Ben Affleck, &#039;Black-ish&#039; Star Tracee Ellis Ross Teaming with Hillary Clinton on &#039;Voting Rights&#039; Fundraiser\">redraw district lines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the ad, Castor notes that she was one of 13 Democrats to support a GOP-led stock-trading bill that <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4659212\/house-passes-gop-stock-trade-ban\/\">passed the House in July<\/a>. She also appears to reference her <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/castor.house.gov\/news\/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404915\">call<\/a> for the Trump administration to address examples of Medicaid fraud in Florida.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Democrat Castor runs ad distancing from extremism amid redistricting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2651,"featured_media":2654621,"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\/2026\/09\/AP24178091079582-e1788536585691.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3685,85133,42346],"class_list":["post-2654620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-democrats","tag-kathy-castor","tag-political-ad"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AP24178091079582-e1788536585691.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2654620","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\/2651"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2654620"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2654620\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2654624,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2654620\/revisions\/2654624"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2654621"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2654620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2654620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2654620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}