Good Morning,
We launched our first TV ad of the cycle this month! Our ad attacking Harry Reid’s hand-picked candidate Catherine Cortez Masto highlighted her reckless support for the Iran nuclear deal. The ad aired in Las Vegas and Reno during the Democrat presidential primary debate on October 13th. Last month, we released a video on Senator Bennet’s support of the Iran deal as well.
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We also released a new website, HassanforSenate.com, to highlight Governor Gridlock Maggie Hassan’s failed leadership the day she announced her campaign against independent leader Kelly Ayotte. Perhaps, Governor Gridlock should have secured the website before her announcement. We will enjoy highlighting her out of touch record.
If you want to see what a real New Hampshire independent leader looks like, I would suggest following @KellyAyotte on Twitter. She provides followers a great look into her dedication to her family and the people of New Hampshire.
Last weekend, the Rob Portman campaign organized a "Super Saturday" push that resulted in over 41,000 voter contacts through its door-to-door and phone programs with the help of over 800 volunteers in a single day. Check out the video and pictures below that highlight the day.
To The States…
Arizona
The Arizona Republic reported that Senator John McCain is in "great shape" as he builds upon his impressive fundraising lead.
KTAR reported that Senator McCain launched ‘Unidos con McCain’ – a coalition of Hispanic supporters.
Politico Pro reported that Ann Kirkpatrick hauled in roughly half of what Senator McCain raised in the third quarter.
The Washington Free Beacon reported that Senator McCain is demanding Hillary Clinton apologize to veterans for downplaying issues at the VA.
Senator McCain penned a CNN op-ed on the need to stop Putin in Syria.
Senator McCain also penned a Wall Street Journal op-ed on President Obama’s reckless decision to veto the NDAA.
The Arizona Republic reported that the state’s health plan is set for a 17.5% rate hike.
Colorado
The Washington Free Beacon reported that despite Senator Michael Bennet’s 2009 ‘If you have coverage and you like it, you can keep it’ promise, thousands are set to lose insurance after the state’s ObamaCare co-op shut down.
Politico reported that Concerned Veterans for America launched ads targeting Senate Democrats, including Senator Bennet.
As the Obama administration scouted sites for Gitmo prisoners, Colorado Peak Politics reported that Michael Bennet was for the move before he was against it.
The Washington Free Beacon also reported that Bennet is under fire for his ‘phony concern’ about Iran’s missile test. Bennet voted for the deal which lifts the ballistic missile embargo.
The executive director of Advancing Colorado penned a Denver Post op-ed holding Senator Bennet accountable for speaking out of both sides of his mouth on Iran.
Florida
The Tampa Bay Times reported that Senator Bill Nelson refused to endorse Patrick Murphy.
Sunshine State News reported on Patrick Murphy’s silence on Hillary Clinton’s email controversy ahead of her visit to Florida.
Illinois
Politico Illinois reported that as Mayor Rahm Emanuel refuses to endorse Tammy Duckworth, his "go-to guy" will act as a bundler on behalf of Andrea Zopp.
The messy primary continues to heat up as Illinois Radio Network reported that Andrea Zopp slammed Tammy Duckworth’s leadership.
Illinois Radio Network also reported that Andrea Zopp criticized the DSCC and the AFL-CIO – "Washington insiders," for endorsing Tammy Duckworth.
The Washington Examiner reported that Tammy Duckworth changed her tune on Benghazi…after Hillary Clinton endorsed her Senate bid.
Politico Pro‘s Morning Score reported that the Illinois Republican Party launched a new web video highlighting the reversal of Tammy Duckworth’s stance on the Benghazi Committee.
WSIL‑TV reported on Senator Mark Kirk’s efforts to target overseas hackers.
Missouri
The St. Louis Post‑Dispatch reported that Jason Kander refused to answer how he would vote on sanctuary cities.
St. Louis Public Radio reported that after outraising him by nearly 50%, Senator Roy Blunt now has almost three times as much money in the bank as Kander.
The St. Joseph News-Press reported on Senator Blunt’s bipartisan legislation to help military families.
The Joplin Globe editorial board applauded Senator Blunt for his Military Family Stability Act.
The Springfield News-Leader reported that One Nation launched TV and radio ads touting Senator Blunt’s work on the bipartisan legislation.
Jason Pander – the pandering panda, penned a _Medium _post on his favorite places to collect cash.
Nevada
Politico Pro reported on the NRSC’s television ad in Nevada targeting Catherine Cortez Masto for supporting President Obama’s Iran deal. The ad aired during the Democratic presidential debate.
Ralston Reports highlighted the new One Nation ad on Dr. Joe Heck’s commitment to creating jobs.
KTNV‑TV reported that Dr. Heck hosted a Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service.
New Hampshire
WMUR-TV reported that the NRSC launched HassanforSenate.com, a new website holding Governor Maggie Hassan accountable for her partisan, ineffective, and out of touch record.
NH1 reported that the NRSC launched a web video highlighting Governor Gridlock Maggie Hassan’s failed leadership in New Hampshire.
NH1 also reported on the new Ending Spending radio ads touting Senator Kelly Ayotte’s efforts to end Washington brinkmanship.
The Washington Free Beacon reported that Maggie Hassan’s Superior Court nominee Dorothy Graham has "a history of trying to get child rapists off on technicalities."
A Gravis Marketing poll shows Senator Ayotte with a commanding lead over Hassan.
The Washington Post touted Senator Ayotte as the ‘Distinguished pol of the week’ for her campaign’s strong start and hard-headed criticism of the administration’s foreign policy.
WMUR-TV reported that Senator Ayotte has $5 million on hand after raising $1.6 million in the third quarter.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched a new web ad calling Governor Hassan "another tax and spend vote in Washington."
The Washington Free Beacon noted that Hassan’s first move as a Senate candidate was to endorse President Obama’s "imperfect" negotiations with Iran.
National Review Online reported that Governor Hassan is under fire for her past efforts to safeguard sanctuary cities.
National Review Online also reportedthat Harry Reid – who recruited Maggie Hassan to run for Senate, trashed New Hampshire with his disparaging comments.
NH1 reported on Senator Ayotte’s video highlighting her support for pregnant workers.
NH1 also reported on the new ad touting Senator Ayotte’s record on women’s healthcare.
WMUR-TV reported on Senator Ayotte’s web video on her work as an independent problem solver.
The New Hampshire Union Leader reported that Senator Ayotte introduced a bill that would allow refinancing of federal student loans.
The Telegraph reported that Senator Ayotte is pushing for more resources from the federal level to help combat the heroin epidemic.
WMUR-TV reported that as a state senator called for Maggie Hassan to fire her drug czar, the state’s medical society president blasted Hassan’s failed response to the substance abuse crisis.
The Union Leader editorial board blasted Governor Hassan for defending her incompetent drug czar.
The Union Leader editorial board also wrote a scathing critique of Hassan for claiming credit for the very budget she vetoed.
Former Governor Steve Merrill blasted Hassan’s failed record in a scathing _Union Leader _op-ed.
The Union Leader reported that John Bolton Super PAC launched ads in support of Senator Ayotte.
Senator Ayotte penned a Carriage Towne News op-ed on her efforts to hold the IRS accountable for the way it treats hardworking taxpayers.
New Hampshire Public Radio reported that Senator Ayotte’s bill to help prevent newborn opioid dependency unanimously passed the Senate.
North Carolina
The News & Observer reported that after Kay Hagan and Anthony Foxx refused to run, Democrats must endure a "no-name" primary.
Politico Pro‘s Morning Score reported that Senator Richard Burr now has $4.7 million cash on hand after hauling in $1.3 million this quarter.
The Dispatch reported that Senator Burr toured the Depot District to offer his support for revitalization efforts.
Ohio
The Associated Press reported on Senator Rob Portman’s successful Super Saturday. Thanks to 800+ supporters across Ohio, 41,922 voters were contacted.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Senator Portman raised over $2 million this quarter, bringing his cash on hand to over $11 million.
The Columbus Dispatch reported that Senator Portman "continues to dominate the fundraising race" as Retread Ted Strickland released his embarrassing numbers.
The Washington Free Beacon reported on Retread Ted’s slow fundraising start – raising a mere 13% of the amount his advisers say he needs.
Northeast Ohio Media Group reported more trouble for Strickland as the Super PAC for P.G. Sittenfeld raised $370,000 in its first two weeks.
The Hill reported that Senator Portman’s campaign launched a new ad targeting Retread Ted’s support for President Obama’s Iran deal.
The Associated Press reported on the One Nation ads touting jobs legislation sponsored by Senator Portman.
The Washington Free Beacon reported that Ted Strickland’s current campaign spokesman once bashed his boss for having a weak standing in the African American community.
The Cincinnati Business Courier reported on the bizarre remarks that an "unsteady" Ted Strickland made at a recent Party fundraiser.
Strickland was a bit unsteady, referring to Democrats’ efforts to win control the U.S. Senate as a bid to “control the majority in the Ohio Senate,” initially referred to Portman as “Bob” and drew murmurs from the crowd when he explained that he had to leave soon so he could fly to Miami, New York, Boston and Washington for the next three days on a fundraising trip.
The Hill reported that following the bitter infighting among Democrats over Strickland’s candidacy, P.G. Sittenfeld launched a new TV ad criticizing the failed governor for refusing to debate him.
The Jackson County Times-Journal reported that Senator Portman introduced legislation to protect pensions for 48,000 Ohioans.
Senator Portman penned an op-ed in The Plain Dealer on how he’s working to ensure Ohio workers and retirees have a seat at the table.
Senator Portman also penned a Forbes op-ed on the need to start reforming our tax code.
The Washington Free Beacon reported that like Hillary Clinton, Retread Ted demonizes Republicans as the ‘enemy.’
Pennsylvania
The Washington Free Beacon reported that Democrats are in "shambles leading into 2016" given their splintered primary.
The Washington Examiner reported that Senator Pat Toomey now has a $9 million war chest after an impressive $2 million quarter.
The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s Jonathan Tamari noted that Katie McGinty’s $1 million fundraising figure was aided by a $25K loan to herself. Maybe $975k didn’t have the same ring to it?
Politico Pro‘s Morning Score reported on the new Quinnipiac University poll showing Senator Toomey with a "commanding lead" over both Katie McGinty and Joe Sestak.
PoliticsPA listed Senator Toomey as ‘who’s up’ for his double-digit lead over McGinty and Sestak.
PoliticsPA also reported that Harry Reid solidified Katie McGinty’s status as the hand-picked Washington establishment candidate.
Politico Pro‘s Morning Score reported on the powerful new Concerned Veterans for America ad highlighting Senator Pat Toomey’s track record on the Veterans Affairs Accountability Act.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Senator Pat Toomey discussed Kate’s Law and the Stop Sanctuary Policies Act in the GOP Weekly Address.
Senator Toomey penned a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette op-ed on his three-prong approach to combat the opioid crisis.
WPXI reported that Senator Toomey held a field hearing on prescription drug and heroin abuse in Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on Toomey’s bill to address the national heroin epidemic.
WPXI-TV reported on Senator Toomey’s efforts to divert money collected from fines to help crime victims.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that thanks to the efforts of Senator Toomey, the Ambridge Police Department secured a grant for increased police presence.
Wisconsin
PolitiFact delivered a "full flop" rating to Senator Russ Feingold for his blatant hypocrisy on receiving campaign contributions from out-of-state donors.
The Daily Beast reported on Mr. Clean Russ Feingold’s dirty money; more than half of Senator Feingold’s current campaign payroll previously worked for his scam PAC.
Gannett reported that in 2009, a Tomah VA rep sought the help of Senator Feingold regarding the over-prescription of opiates.
The Washington Free Beacon reported that the majority of Feingold’s campaign contributions are from outside Wisconsin.
The Washington Free Beacon also reported that Senator Feingold is under fire for his hypocrisy, including for seeking unpaid interns after advocating for a $15 minimum wage.
The Capital Times reported on the continued questions surrounding Senator Feingold’s scam PAC.
Gannett Wisconsin Media took a deep dive into the spending habits of Feingold’s slush fund PAC.
The Capital Times reported on Senator Ron Johnson’s bipartisan effort to "ban the box" and help job applicants.