As commencement season came to a close this month, we would like to start off by congratulating the newest graduates from the DSCC school of academic embellishment.
Three Democrat Senate candidates were recently caught red handed lying about their academic backgrounds:
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BuzzFeed News: "Katie McGinty Falsely Claimed To Be First Member Of Her Family To Go To College"
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Miami Herald: "Patrick Murphy embellished his University of Miami academic achievement"
- The Washington Free Beacon: "Catherine Cortez Masto falsely claims she was first in family to attend college"
Be sure and read more about their embarrassing embellishments in the state sections below.
Meanwhile, I’m proud to share with you some of the content that our team released this month – including new digital ads, Snapchat geofilters, and a cable TV spot.
Starting off in Florida, "Privileged" Patrick Murphy’s web of lies was exposed this month by CBS Miami’s Jim DeFede. The two-part bombshell investigation into Murphy’s "misleading" and "outright false" claims about his own background reveals that "he has never worked a day in his life as a Certified Public Accountant. And he was never a small business owner."
Murphy also lied about his company’s work, experience, and capabilities surrounding their purported efforts to clean up following the Deepwater Horizon spill.
The NRSC swiftly launched a powerful new cable television ad on Murphy’s serial lying:
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Florida Politics: "That investigative report by CBS Miami’s Jim DeFede on Democratic Senate candidate Patrick Murphy’s business background continues to enjoy added life in the form of a new television commercial produced by the National Republican Senatorial Committee."
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The Hill: "Senate GOP campaign arm attacks Fla. Dem candidate over career"
- Miami Herald: "Republicans attack Patrick Murphy’s ‘career built on lies’"
Politico: “The ad is built around a CBS Miami report which found Murphy exaggerated his experiences as a CPA and small-business owner. ‘What is privileged Patrick Murphy hiding?’ a narrator asks before clips from the CBS Miami report appear on screen."
Townhall: "Brutal: New Ad Destroys Rubio’s Likely Opponent Over Fabricated Accomplishments"
Watch our new cable TV ad, "A Career Built on Lies":
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The NRSC’s banner month also included banner ads.
Our digital ad campaign on Murphy’s embellishments targets voters at all ends of the political spectrum in Florida.
In case you missed it, watch both parts of CBS Miami’s investigation:
[youtube url="https://youtu.be/SqnF4JM0wtQ?t=3m59s"]
[youtube url="https://youtu.be/kiHqbuhPyvI?t=15s"]
The NRSC also launched a five-figure TV ad buy in North Carolina. The spot reveals Radical Deborah Ross’ work to prevent the creation of the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry.
[youtube url="https://youtu.be/VzLKL1htAV8?t=11s"]
And check out the Snapchat geofilter available to users who were at or near the Democrats’ state convention this month:
With "Shady Katie" McGinty under fire for the frequency with which she went through the revolving door, the NRSC launched a new website and web video to highlight her self-serving background.
Check out ShadyKatieMcGinty.com:
And watch "Shady Katie McGinty’s Cash Grab":
[youtube url="https://youtu.be/GhdgBcp8A_E?t=10s"]
Finally, from Senator Kelly Ayotte’s filing rally to Team Kirk’s events across Illinois, check out some of our candidates’ top Instagram photos from the past month:
@kelly4nh: Thank you so much to everyone who came out for our campaign filing rally! We’ve got a lot of work to do through Election Day, but I know w/ your help we’re gonna win this race & keep up the fight for NH!
@portmanforsenate: We have a packed phone bank today in Columbus!
@marcorubiofla: It’s been a busy week. Now that we are off and running, I wanted to take a step back and just say THANK YOU. Thank you for all the kind words of encouragement, the money you’ve chipped in and the willingness to share our message across the web. From the bottom of my heart, I truly appreciate your support. Thank you!
@kirkforsenate: #TeamKirk has been campaigning across the state – join us! Link in bio. #committokirk
@senatortimscott: A little different kind of service in Mt. Pleasant today…#HopeMyHandwritingIsOK
Wishing you and your family a very happy and safe Fourth of July.
With gratitude for all that you do,
Ward Baker
NRSC Executive Director
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To The States…
Arizona
Politico Pro‘s Morning Score reported that Senator John McCain’s campaign has now made more than 1.3 million voter contacts – including 250,000 in one week alone.
The Tucson Sentinel reported that for his strong record of supporting our border patrol agents, Senator McCain received the endorsement of the National Border Patrol Council.
Politico Pro‘s Morning Score reported that Senator McCain’s campaign launched new English and Spanish ads on the premium hikes resulting from Congresswoman’s Ann Kirkpatrick’s beloved ObamaCare.
- The Associated Press added that health insurers are seeking "major premium increases" – as high as 65%, as they "struggle to adjust to providing coverage" under ObamaCare.
Politico Pro‘s Morning Score also reported that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched a new TV ad touting Senator McCain’s commitment to our economic and national security. The spot features former Arizona Diamondback legend Luis Gonzalez.
- The Arizona Republic: "Luis Gonzalez goes to bat for John McCain in a campaign ad"
The Phoenix Business Journal reported that 53 mayors across the state endorsed Senator McCain.
- KTAR: “53 Arizona mayors support John McCain’s re-election bid”
Colorado
The Denver Post reported that individual health care premiums could increase by as much as 40% in 2017. 92,000 Coloradans will also be left scrambling to find new options during open enrollment.
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Colorado Springs Gazette: "Medical insurance companies request hikes up to 41 percent in Colorado"
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The Daily Caller: "92K Coloradans May Loser Their Insurance This Year Due To Obamacare"
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Denver Business Journal: "Individual health insurance premiums rising substantially as more companies exit state"
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KUSA: "Proposed health insurance rate increases released for Colorado"
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The Pueblo Chieftain: "Affordable Care Act rates to climb"
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The Washington Free Beacon: "Coloradans to See ‘Significant Premium Increases’ From Obamacare in 2017"
- The Washington Times: "Nearly 100,000 Coloradans to lose Obamacare coverage as insurers drop out, cut back, raise rates"
MSNBC‘s Chris Jansing reported that supporters of Bernie Sanders – like the ones who booed Senator Michael Bennet, believe that the Democrats’ system is "rigged" and urged superdelegates to listen to the voters.
The Washington Examiner reported that Senate Democrats like Bennet "blocked a critical funding measure needed to combat the spreading Zika virus."
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Associated Press: "Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican proposal to provide $1.1 billion to fight the Zika virus…"
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CBS News: "Senate Dems block Zika funding"
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The Hill: "Senate Democrats block Zika deal ahead of recess"
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Morning Consult: "Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a spending bill that would provide $1.1 billion to address the Zika virus."
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Wall Street Journal: "Senate Democrats blocked a spending bill that includes $1.1 billion to combat the Zika virus…"
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Wall Street Journal editorial: "Harry Reid blocks money to fight the virus as an election ploy."
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The Washington Post: "Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a $1.1 billion Zika virus funding package…"
- The Washington Times: "Senate Democrats block Zika funding bill"
Florida
The Miami Herald reported that Senator Marco Rubio will seek re-election to Florida’s United States Senate seat.
Meanwhile, after his lies were exposed by CBS Miami, "Privileged" Patrick Murphy was shredded by state and national media:
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The Daily Caller: "Obama-Backed Democratic Challenger To Rubio Lied About Business Experience"
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The Daily Caller: "Report: Florida Democratic Senate Candidate’s Personal Story Littered With Inconsistencies"
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Gawker: "Report: Rich Kid Democratic Challenger for Marco Rubio’s Senate Seat Vastly Overstated His Business Experience"
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The Hill: "Report: Fla. Senate candidate overstated qualifications"
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Miami Herald: "CBS Miami: Patrick Murphy ‘made claims that were misleading or outright false’"
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Miami Herald: "CBS Miami, part 2: More questions raised about Patrick Murphy’s environmental company"
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National Review Online: "Patrick Murphy is a Fraud"
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Salon: “The Democratic Party decided to recruit one of the worst possible candidates available in any state: Patrick Murphy”
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Tampa Bay Times: "…every week more revelations emerge about Murphy inflating his resume, and every week it looks more and more like there’s nothing there beyond daddy’s checkbook.”
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Tampa Bay Times: “The overhyping of underwhelming Patrick Murphy”
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Twitchy: "BRUTAL: News investigation spells trouble for Obama’s pick in Florida Senate race"
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The Washington Free Beacon: "Report: Patrick Murphy Has ‘Exaggerated’ Business Record, Made Claims ‘That Were Outright False’"
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The Washington Free Beacon: "CBS Miami Exposes Patrick Murphy Lying About Cleaning Up BP Oil Spill"
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The Washington Post: "Patrick Murphy had a terrible week. Call it the Worst Week in Washington.”
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The Washington Post: "Harry Reid’s Florida candidate implodes"
- The Weekly Standard: "Murphy’s Law befalls Patricks Murphy.
Politico reported that the Florida First Project’s first web ad "savages" Murphy for lying about his business background.
TCPalm reported that Murphy "has had to do a lot of explaining lately" amid allegations that he sold favors for personal profit. TC Palm connected the dots and found that on the very same day Murphy cosponsored a bill expanding EB-5, his super PAC received a donation from a company taking advantage of the program to build the Miami Worldcenter. That same company used Murphy’s construction firm to build the project, from which he profited. As Alan Grayson’s campaign puts it, "voters deserve to know that Patrick’s own company stands to make millions off this program that he’s pushed while in office."
The Miami Herald reported that a new complaint filed with the FEC accuses "Privileged" Patrick of orchestrating a straw donation scheme. The complaint alleges that Murphy’s domestic violence offender friend used relatives to circumvent contribution limits in giving to his campaign.
Following the new *Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll, The Hill* reported that Senator Rubio has a "big edge" over both "Privileged" Patrick and Grayson.
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ABC News: “A Quinnipiac University poll released this morning showed Rubio leading both of the main Democratic contenders for the seat in head-to-head matchups.”
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Roll Call: “A poll released Wednesday suggested he would beat either of his leading Democratic rivals…”
- SaintPetersBlog: "Latest Q-poll of Florida’s U.S. Senate race: Marco Rubio opens up significant lead vs. Alan Grayson or Patrick Murphy"
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Sarasota Herald‑Tribune: "Marco Rubio is by far the strongest candidate to take on either of the two Democrats running for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida, according to a new poll."
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Sun Sentinel: “Poll shows Marco Rubio leading in U.S. Senate race”
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Sunshine State News: "Rubio’s the Best Chance for GOP to Keep Senate Seat"
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USA Today: "Quinnipiac poll: Marco Rubio would win Florida Senate re-election"
- WBBH: New Quinnipiac Poll Shows Senator Marco Rubio With A "Solid Lead"
Meanwhile, Florida Politics reported that Grayson continues to lead "Privileged" Patrick in the messy Democrat primary.
The Tampa Bay Times reported that the Better Florida Alliance is calling on "Privileged" Patrick to resign for lying about his credentials. The group launched a digital and direct ad campaign to expose Murphy’s "fraud and resume padding."
The Tampa Bay Times also reported that the NRSC called out the need for DC Democrats to bail out "Privileged" Patrick’s flailing campaign
The Miami Herald reported that the latest installment of "Privileged" Patrick’s shady campaign finance scandal includes accepting checks from a donor who has been deceased for nearly two years.
Grayson continued to be the problem that Washington Democrats cannot ignore this month. Watch as Grayson slammed "Privileged" Patrick as a "callow tool" who "does whatever the lobbyists want" and "basically gets nothing done" on a recent episode of WPLG’s "This Week in South Florida."
Illinois
The Washington Free Beacon reported that Rod Blagojevich appointee Tammy Duckworth will no longer seek to get the truth out about her whistleblower retaliation allegations as she settled to avoid trial.
The Chicago Tribune reported that the NRSC exposed Duckworth for repeating Blagojevich’s talking points verbatim when avoiding questions about whether she will testify at her August whistleblower retaliation trial.
NBC Chicago added that 63% of respondents in a recent poll said Duckworth should testify.
The Washington Free Beacon reported that Duckworth skipped a vote to help Holocaust victims for a J Street fundraiser.
The Chicago Tribune reported that more than half a million of the constituents Duckworth seeks to serve may be in for ObamaCare sticker shock.
The Daily Caller reported that during her tenure at the VA, Duckworth wasted $5.2 million of taxpayer dollars on a failed marketing contract.
- Illinois Watchdog: "Report criticizes Duckworth for wasting $5.2 million on failed VA marketing campaign"
Missouri
The St. Louis Post‑Dispatch reported that 100 veterans are demanding an apology from Jason Kander for calling them "props."
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch also reported that the subcommittee chaired by Senator Roy Blunt "took a key step toward boosting funding to fight opioid abuse and Alzheimer’s disease."
Politico Pro’s Morning Score reported that One Nation launched two new ads on Senator Blunt’s strong record of fighting for our military and their families.
Senator Blunt penned a Kearney Courier op-ed on his commitment to prioritizing health research as Subcommittee Chairman.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Editorial Board praised Senator Blunt for his efforts to restore Pell Grants for low-income college students.
Nevada
The Washington Free Beacon busted Cortez Masto for repeatedly misleading voters about her family history.
Fresh off of Dr. Joe Heck’s commanding primary victory this month, One Nation launched a new ad buy on his leadership in the House to help unemployed veterans find good-paying jobs.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is "all in for Joe Heck."
Politico Pro reported that the Chamber launched a new spot touting Dr. Heck’s battlefield tested background as a decorated commander, a medical doctor, and a small business owner.
The Ely Times reported that at a recent town hall meeting, Dr. Heck discussed with voters the flaws of ObamaCare and his commitment to growing the economy.
The Las Vegas Sun reported that the National Federation of Independent Businesses endorsed Dr. Heck.