NRSC Weekly Rundown: NRSC ads: Dems want to repeal your tax cut, Nelson’s worst week in Washington, more Pinocchios for Tammy and more!
And here’s this week’s edition of the NRSC Weekly Rundown:
New Ads: The NRSC launched Facebook and YouTube bumper ads attacking Senate Democrats for wanting to repeal the GOP tax cuts. The benefits of tax relief are helping hardworking Americans across the country, and the digital ads let folks at home know Democrats want to take that all away.
#FLSen: The worst week in Washington goes to Bill Nelson! Not only did Governor Rick Scott announce his Senate campaign, Nelson was caught spreading false information after the tragic Parkland and Liberty City shootings. New this week, the NRSC is running Google search ads around terms like “who is my Senator” to ensure Floridians know Nelson’s record of being a do-nothing career politician.
#NVSen: The Washington Post gave Nancy Pelosi two Pinocchios for falsely claiming 86 million Americans will see a tax hike because of GOP tax relief. Pelosi puppet Jacky Rosen pushed the same false talking point, wrongly claiming 50% of Americans will see their taxes increase. After continuously fundraising in California recently, it’s no surprise Rosen would side with Pelosi’s misleading rhetoric over doing what’s best for middle-class Nevada families.
#WISen: Tammy Baldwin was awarded three Pinocchios from the Washington Post for lying in her latest campaign ad. With sinking approval ratings and no accomplishments to run on, it’s clear Baldwin will say anything to get reelected.
NEWS AND NOTES:
CNBC: Rick Scott’s Senate run in Florida puts Democrats on defense for one of their most vulnerable seats
Scott’s bid for the Senate seat will force Senate Democrats and their outside backers to work harder to protect the seat. The party’s resources could be stretched as Democrats and independents who caucus with them defend 26 seats in November, including 10 in states Trump won in 2016. READ
Cook: Florida Senate: Scott Announcement Puts Race in Toss Up Column
In one of the most anticipated announcements of the cycle, Republican Gov. Rick Scott confirmed today that he will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in November. Scott’s decision puts the contest into the Toss Up column. READ
Florida Politics: Republicans’ Google Ads target Bill Nelson’s tenure
On Wednesday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee launched a Google Ads campaign in the Sunshine State that targets Floridians searching for Nelson online. READ
The Hill: Senate Republicans ramp up attacks on Dem opposition to tax law
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is launching a five-figure digital ad campaign, which was shared first with The Hill, that touts the various benefits of the tax law for families. The ad then rewinds and accuses Democrats of wanting to undo them. READ
Nevada Independent: NRSC launches web ads in Nevada touting GOP tax cut
Although the ads—launched by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in its first paid effort in Nevada in 2018—don’t mention any candidate, they are aimed at Rep. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, who currently represents the state’s 3rd congressional district and is also running for Senate. READ
Fox Business: Trump’s tax reform boosts optimism among manufacturers to record highs
More than 93% of manufacturers have a positive outlook on their company’s prospects in the U.S. economy – the second-highest level ever recorded by the National Association of Manufacturers. READ
Wall Street Journal: U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Hold Below 300,000 for Longest Streak on Record
Initial jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs across the U.S., decreased by 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 233,000 in the week ended April 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. READ
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