Conservative Groups Target Joe Garcia over Obamacare

Conservative groups are throwing their weight around in South Florida, taking on one of the most vulnerable congressional Democrats in the nation.

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is targeting U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, D-Fla., for his support of President Barack Obamas health-care law.

On Tuesday, after Garcia launched his first TV ads of the campaign, AFPs Florida chapter hit him with a new Web video.

"Congressman Garcia is still supporting Obamacare, even though he's seen the disruption, confusion and hardship it's causing Florida families, said Chris Hudson, AFPs Florida director on Tuesday. Congressman Garcia may claim he is working on behalf of Floridians to get them relief from the law, but the truth is he's done nothing to get rid of Obamacare, even a year after the disastrous roll-out."

Also on Tuesday, conservative group American Action Network (AAN) announced it would spend $1 million against Garcia.

South Florida families deserve better than another scandal-plagued politician like Joe Garcia who wont take responsibility for the criminal actions of his own chief of staff, said Emily Davis, a spokeswoman for AAN. Its time Joe Garcia answers for the crimes under his watch and his record of boosting Obamacare at the expense of South Florida families.

Miami-Dade School Board member Carlos Curbelo is the Republican nominee running against Garcia in what is expected to be one of the most competitive congressional races in the nation.