Exclusive: Rick Scott challenger launches radio ad blitz to reach Latino voters

Between the lines: The ad shows how eager Mucarsel-Powell is to reach Latino voters — a base that's swung increasingly out of reach for Florida Democrats in recent cycles.

• It depicts U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R) as a corrupt politician who threatens Floridians' freedoms while reminding them of her immigration to the U.S.

What she's saying: "Over 30 years ago, my mother brought my sisters and me from Ecuador in search of a better life, more opportunities and freedom. And that's why I'm running for the Senate."

• "But today, corrupt politicians like Rick Scott have put our freedoms at risk. His economic plans increase our taxes, the cost of food, insurance, and housing."
• "Less money and fewer rights mean less freedom. And the truth is ... he won't stop. Unless we stop him. Because once they take away one freedom ... they never stop there."

Reality check: Mucarsel-Powell's ad mischaracterizes Scott's position on abortion, which he has softened in recent months.

The other side: "This is a desperate move from a broke campaign scrambling to win a primary," Scott's campaign spokesperson, Will Hampson, says.

• His campaign has also invested heavily in ads targeting Latino voters, positioning himself as a champion against communism and socialism.