An aerial banner financed by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) encouraged New Yorkers nervous about the potential election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor to ditch the Big Apple for the Sunshine State.

“Hate socialism? Us too! Move 2 FL,” the banner read.

The aerial advertisement displaying Scott’s logo flew above Coney Island.

The New York Post has more:

Scott’s airplaned pitch follows recent Times Square digital billboard ads paid for by the Ohio Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s Vivek Super PAC, which supports the biotech entrepreneur-turned-failed presidential candidate’s bid to govern the Buckeye State.

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It was unclear how much the flying ad cost Scott, but on average, aerial advertising in New York City runs between $7,000 and $9,000 for a two-hour flight, according to DashTwo.

A representative from Scott’s office was not available to comment Saturday.

Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist who won the mayoral Democratic primary last month, is considered the frontrunner for City Hall.

“As Governor and now U.S. Senator, I have constantly worked to make sure every family can get a great job, their kids can get a world class education and they can live in safe communities,” Scott said, according to Florida Politics.

“That is the American Dream and it is deeply unfortunate that it is completely slipping away in New York. New York families deserve better,” he added.

“Hate socialism? Us too! Move to FL! Check out the ad we have flying over New York beaches this weekend,” Scott wrote on social media.

More details from Florida Politics:

Scott has long focused on job creation and economic growth in the state, including during his two terms as Governor. He recently won election to a second Senate term.

Throughout his time in office, Scott has seen plenty of New Yorkers visit Florida for vacation or to relocate businesses. The banner will be flown over New York beaches to remind people there are sunnier spots where the free market also reigns.

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“While many New Yorkers are out enjoying the beach this weekend, we will be giving them a friendly reminder that in addition to our world class beaches, Florida is the state where you can escape socialism,” he said.

Scott, the wealthiest member of the Senate, worked years as CEO of Columbia/HCA before holding office, and he knows the investors of Wall Street well. He suggested Mamdani’s political successes showed the Big City may no longer be the best place for them to invest their time.

“New York City once represented the American Dream – a city where anything was possible. Today, it has now become the city where only billionaires can prosper, Jewish students are attacked on campus, capitalism is shunned and radical socialists like Zohran Mamdani are celebrated,” Scott said.

“New York City has benefitted from the best system in the world – Capitalism – yet it is now being villainized by the Democrats all across this country. Democrats are working around the clock to discredit President (Donald) Trump and tear down our country and rebuild it in their woke, radical image through socialist policies. But, this isn’t new. It’s just an old, barbaric, discredited idea that’s failed every time it’s been tried. Just look at Cuba and Venezuela and the many families who fled those brutal regimes to live in Florida.”

 

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