Republican Senator Rick Scott is planning to spend around $10 million on new TV ads in the final stretch of his Florida Senate race against Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Despite being seen as the favorite, Democrats are still making efforts to support Mucarsel-Powell, with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee promising a “multi-million” effort. Scott, who has a significant cash advantage, has already spent $8 million from his personal wealth on the campaign.
The race has been somewhat off the national radar, as Florida is generally considered a Republican stronghold. However, Democrats have deployed thousands of volunteers and are framing Scott as “in trouble” due to his low approval ratings. Scott, on the other hand, has not debated Mucarsel-Powell and has focused less on attacking her in his campaign.
Public polling has shown Scott consistently ahead, although by relatively narrow margins. Recent polling from a GOP firm has Scott leading by 8 points, indicating a potentially big win for him. The Scott campaign remains unconcerned about national Democratic money flowing into the race, confident in their strong position.
Overall, the race remains competitive, with both candidates vying for support in a closely contested election. Scott’s significant spending and perceived advantage as the incumbent indicate a tough challenge for Mucarsel-Powell, but the Democrats are still making efforts to support her in the final weeks leading up to the election.
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