Frankel Starts 2014 Cycle with Strong 1st Quarter, Takes in Over $385,000

Frankel Starts 2014 Cycle with Strong 1st Quarter, Takes in Over $385,000

West Palm Beach, FL — Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s campaign announced she raised over $300,000 during the first quarter of the 2014 election cycle and collected a total of more than $385,000. The total receipts of $385,000 includes a refund credited to her campaign from the 2012 election.

Frankel is starting the 2014 campaign in a strong position, with a solid showing for the initial reporting period and having retired campaign debt from her 2012 victory. Frankel has over $330,000 cash on hand. The Federal Election Commission …

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Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s Statement on Allison Tant’s election as Florida Democratic Party Chair

“Congratulations to Allison Tant and Alan Clendenin on their election as the new chair and vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party,” Congresswoman Frankel said. “After a spirited and hard-fought race, it’s time for Democrats across the state to come together and unify around our common goal of improving the lives of Florida’s families.”

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Statement from Congresswoman-elect Lois Frankel on Tragic Shooting in Connecticut

“I join with millions of people in our nation and around the world to express my deepest sorrow for the families and friends affected by the horrific shooting tragedy in Connecticut.

“While there is no magic wand to prevent these kinds of occurrences, there is no time better than now to take steps to strengthen gun safety laws. Now is the time to heed President Obama’s call for ‘meaningful action’ to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting Friday at a Connecticut elementary school.

“This isn’t …

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Representative-Elect Lois Frankel Stands Shoulder-to-Shoulder With Israel

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Today, U.S. Representative-elect Lois Frankel made the following statement affirming Israel’s right to self-defense and condemning Hamas’s terrorists attacks against Israel:

“I am deeply concerned by Hamas’s relentless missile attacks on Israel and the potential for an escalating conflict in Gaza. Israel is our best ally in the Middle East and one of our strongest allies in the world. The United States rightfully stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel. I condemn Hamas’s attacks on Israel, and support Israel’s right to self-defense.

I am grateful …

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Frankel Surges Past 285,000 Calls and Knocks, Recruits over 200 Volunteers for GOTV

WEST PALM BEACH, FL —Yesterday evening, volunteers for Lois Frankel’s campaign for Congress made their 285,000th call to voters in the 22nd District. Over the next 7 days, the campaign projects volunteers will make an additional 100,000 phone calls to voters.

In preparation for the next 7 days of Get Out The Vote (GOTV) activity, the Frankel campaign has recruited over 200 volunteers to make phone calls, canvass their neighborhoods, and distribute campaign literature at voting locations.

Across the district, Lois Frankel’s grassroots campaign is showing results …

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Frankel and Hasner meet for Second Debate on Sunday: Will Adam Hasner Distort the Truth Again?

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – At last week’s Palm Beach Post debate, Adam Hasner distorted the truth and misled voters about his record.  Below is a fact-check of five Adam Hasner statements that misled South Florida voters.

Adam Hasner Oct 17: Debate Fact-Check

When asked about his vote on a 2010 bill that would have mandated ultrasounds for women seeking an abortion, even in cases of rape, Hasner said, “Those aren’t the facts.”
Fact Check:  Adam Hasner voted for HB 1143, a bill that would have mandated …

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New Poll Shows Lois Frankel Up 10 Points Against Adam Hasner

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Today, Lois Frankel’s campaign for Congress released new polling showing her up 10 point against her opponent, Adam Hasner, 47% to 37%. This is the first poll since Hasner abandoned West Palm Beach broadcast television.
Frankel demonstrates strength in the poll and is clearly better-liked and better-known in the 22nd District.

Hasner has little time remaining to overcome the Democratic leanings of the district, the poll shows. To win the election, Hasner would need to outperform Romney by 8 points in order to win. He …

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Lois Frankel Scores Decisive Win in First 22nd District Congressional Debate

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Today, former West Palm Beach mayor and congressional candidate Lois Frankel was the decisive victor in her first debate against Adam Hasner. “There is a clear choice in this election, and that choice was on clear display today. I’ve got the experience and the values to go to Washington to break the gridlock and fight for South Florida families — for Medicare, for education, and for women’s health care,” said Frankel.

Frankel hit her marks in the hour-long debate, hosted by …

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Lois Frankel Raises Over $700,000 in Third Quarter, Outraises Adam Hasner

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Today, Lois Frankel’s campaign for Congress announced it’s third quarter fundraising total. Since July 1, the final full quarter of the election, Frankel raised over $700,000. In the post-primary reporting period, Frankel raised over $650,000 — $175,000 more than her opponent, Adam Hasner.

“I’m honored by the incredible support people have shown across this district,” said Frankel. “I’m in awe of such widespread support, especially in these tough economic times. It’s clear that the citizens of the 22nd District want a …

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TV Station Pulls Down False Pro-Hasner Super PAC Attack Ad Against Lois Frankel

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Today, TV station WPTV decided to take down a false, misleading, and deceptive attack ad paid for by the Young Guns super PAC in support of Adam Hasner.

“Stations have an obligation to protect the public from false, misleading and deceptive advertising, and the station here recognized that the advertisement in question was all three,” said Joshua Karp, spokesman for Frankel for Congress.

“When it’s this easy for untraceable money to enter our political system, our democracy suffers.  I’m pleased that WPTV has …

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