Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of a seven-figure ad buy discussing the state's affordability crisis on families and small businesses and his plan to fix the problem through a social media post this week.
The 30-second ad, entitled "Stop the Games," includes Renner advocating to eliminate property taxes, lower insurance rates, prosecute corruption, and stop foreign workers from taking American jobs as a solution to fix affordability, which Floridians point to as a top issue.
"It's getting harder for families and small businesses to make ends meet, but the politicians just don't get it," Renner said. "Public insults and TikTok videos are not leadership. We need solutions."
"Let's stop the political games. I'll make Florida affordable again," Renner added.
Renner's ad comes just over three weeks until the Republican primary. The former House Speaker is running against U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, and businessman James Fishback for the nomination.
"As the campaign enters its final push, this ad buy sends a clear message: enough is enough! Floridians have had enough political theatre, enough empty stunts and enough excuses while families are stretched thin," Renner Campaign Advisor Paul Doster said. "Paul Renner is the only candidate with a real plan to make Florida affordable again and deliver results for hardworking Floridians."
Adding to his push to fix the state's affordability problem, Renner also vowed to not take taxpayer-funded money for his campaign while accusing Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, Rep. Donalds, and Lt. Gov. Collins of doing so.
"That's right. In Florida, we have an old law that gives our tax dollars to statewide campaigns," Renner said.
Renner specified that Jolly has taken $1.3 million, Donalds $600,000, and Collins $100,000 for their respective bids.
"I turned the money down, and I fought to repeal that terrible law because when you are having trouble paying your bills, politicians shouldn't be taking your money to pay theirs, and any Republican taking tax dollars for their campaigns should be disqualified," Renner said.
