Wasserman Schultz faces criticism for her move to Congressional District 20, with opponents accusing her of being part of the Democratic establishment that is not representative of the people.
'Everything That's Wrong With the Democratic Establishment ': Wasserman Schultz Slammed for Florida District Move "She is no different than the Jim Crow Republicans that are eviscerating Black Representation across the South," said another District 20 candidate.
First elected to Congress in 2004, Wasserman Schultz currently serves the 25th District, a target of Florida Republicans' recently redistricting—which is part of President Donald Trump's national push to retain control of the House of Representatives. DeSantis split up the Democrat's District 25 "into five different districts in his newly approved maps, leaving her with complicated options as Black Democratic leaders and candidates fight to keep her out of at least one of those districts," the Miami Herald"I've fought for the people of Broward County my whole adult life, and you've always been able to count on me to deliver results for our community," she said.
"And I've waged these battles when our values were on the line, all while still raising a family, beating cancer, and answering President Barack Obama's call to lead our national party. "from 2011 until her 2016 resignation—after WikiLeaks published her emails showing bias in that year's presidential primary. She didn't acknowledge her scandalous departure from"I'm announcing my candidacy for reelection in Congressional District 20, because we cannot let Trump destroy Broward County's power.
And we know Republicans couldn't care less about lowering yourto continue to make our lives more affordable, and make Broward a safer, less expensive place to live, raise a family, and retire. This district deserves a representative who won't be learning on the job and has a proven record of results.
"Only two of the five districts her voters were split into favor a Democratic candidate—and both of those districts were created in 1992 under theRep. Frederica Wilson's district, the 24th Congressional District, was drawn to pack an even larger Black majority into the district in the new maps.
But DeSantis' officeBlack candidates and party leaders in that district say a well-funded, white Democrat jumping into the race would work to further weaken Black political power.in District 20, criticized Wasserman Schultz's potential run to the newspaper earlier this month, and again on Friday, after she confirmed her decision, calling her "The district Wasserman Schultz is seeking to represent was previously held by Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned from her seat in April following ethics and legal deliberations over allegations she denies that she stole federal emergency funds and routed them to her campaign.
The other candidates in the race include Manley, Luther Campbell, a former 2 Live Crew member who won a landmark free-speechcase, physician Rudolph Moise, and former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness.
Several of the candidates have accused Wasserman Schultz of counting on the county’s African American and Caribbean American voters splitting their allegiances, drawing an advantage to her candidacy despite the 20th District having been historically drawn to help with Black representation.in a lengthy statement that Wasserman Schultz's "decision to pursue reelection in this historically Black district, despite explicit requests from the Black community to seek candidacy in a neighboring district, is disheartening," and stressed that "this is more than a political issue; it is a pressing voting rights and "The residents of District 20 deserve transparency, engagement, and genuine commitment to listening," the caucus continued.
"Building trust with Black leaders and constituents should be paramount for anyone seeking to represent a majority-Black district. Unfortunately, the actions taken by Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz suggest a failure to prioritize these essential values, perpetuating a narrative of performative allyship rather than meaningful connection.
": "Time to retire her. Where are you DNC? Her run illustrates her clear disregard and disrespect for the Black community, especially in this moment. This is just as bad as what thefield Black candidates for majority-Black seats , establishment Democrats like DWS are showing their true colors when it comes to protecting black representation.
They don't care, and voters must reject this at the primary ballot box.
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First elected to Congress in 2004, Wasserman Schultz currently serves the 25th District, a target of Florida Republicans' recently redistricting—which is part of President Donald Trump's national push to retain control of the House of Representatives. DeSantis split up the Democrat's District 25 "into five different districts in his newly approved maps, leaving her with complicated options as Black Democratic leaders and candidates fight to keep her out of at least one of those districts," the Miami Herald"I've fought for the people of Broward County my whole adult life, and you've always been able to count on me to deliver results for our community," she said.
"And I've waged these battles when our values were on the line, all while still raising a family, beating cancer, and answering President Barack Obama's call to lead our national party. "from 2011 until her 2016 resignation—after WikiLeaks published her emails showing bias in that year's presidential primary. She didn't acknowledge her scandalous departure from"I'm announcing my candidacy for reelection in Congressional District 20, because we cannot let Trump destroy Broward County's power.
And we know Republicans couldn't care less about lowering yourto continue to make our lives more affordable, and make Broward a safer, less expensive place to live, raise a family, and retire. This district deserves a representative who won't be learning on the job and has a proven record of results.
"Only two of the five districts her voters were split into favor a Democratic candidate—and both of those districts were created in 1992 under theRep. Frederica Wilson's district, the 24th Congressional District, was drawn to pack an even larger Black majority into the district in the new maps.
But DeSantis' officeBlack candidates and party leaders in that district say a well-funded, white Democrat jumping into the race would work to further weaken Black political power.in District 20, criticized Wasserman Schultz's potential run to the newspaper earlier this month, and again on Friday, after she confirmed her decision, calling her "The district Wasserman Schultz is seeking to represent was previously held by Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned from her seat in April following ethics and legal deliberations over allegations she denies that she stole federal emergency funds and routed them to her campaign.
The other candidates in the race include Manley, Luther Campbell, a former 2 Live Crew member who won a landmark free-speechcase, physician Rudolph Moise, and former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness.
Several of the candidates have accused Wasserman Schultz of counting on the county’s African American and Caribbean American voters splitting their allegiances, drawing an advantage to her candidacy despite the 20th District having been historically drawn to help with Black representation.in a lengthy statement that Wasserman Schultz's "decision to pursue reelection in this historically Black district, despite explicit requests from the Black community to seek candidacy in a neighboring district, is disheartening," and stressed that "this is more than a political issue; it is a pressing voting rights and "The residents of District 20 deserve transparency, engagement, and genuine commitment to listening," the caucus continued.
"Building trust with Black leaders and constituents should be paramount for anyone seeking to represent a majority-Black district. Unfortunately, the actions taken by Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz suggest a failure to prioritize these essential values, perpetuating a narrative of performative allyship rather than meaningful connection.
": "Time to retire her. Where are you DNC? Her run illustrates her clear disregard and disrespect for the Black community, especially in this moment. This is just as bad as what thefield Black candidates for majority-Black seats , establishment Democrats like DWS are showing their true colors when it comes to protecting black representation.
They don't care, and voters must reject this at the primary ballot box.
"First elected to Congress in 2004, Wasserman Schultz currently serves the 25th District, a target of Florida Republicans' recently redistricting—which is part of President Donald Trump's national push to retain control of the House of Representatives. DeSantis split up the Democrat's District 25 "into five different districts in his newly approved maps, leaving her with complicated options as Black Democratic leaders and candidates fight to keep her out of at least one of those districts," the Miami Herald"I've fought for the people of Broward County my whole adult life, and you've always been able to count on me to deliver results for our community," she said.
"And I've waged these battles when our values were on the line, all while still raising a family, beating cancer, and answering President Barack Obama's call to lead our national party. "from 2011 until her 2016 resignation—after WikiLeaks published her emails showing bias in that year's presidential primary. She didn't acknowledge her scandalous departure from"I'm announcing my candidacy for reelection in Congressional District 20, because we cannot let Trump destroy Broward County's power.
And we know Republicans couldn't care less about lowering yourto continue to make our lives more affordable, and make Broward a safer, less expensive place to live, raise a family, and retire. This district deserves a representative who won't be learning on the job and has a proven record of results.
"Only two of the five districts her voters were split into favor a Democratic candidate—and both of those districts were created in 1992 under theRep. Frederica Wilson's district, the 24th Congressional District, was drawn to pack an even larger Black majority into the district in the new maps.
But DeSantis' officeBlack candidates and party leaders in that district say a well-funded, white Democrat jumping into the race would work to further weaken Black political power.in District 20, criticized Wasserman Schultz's potential run to the newspaper earlier this month, and again on Friday, after she confirmed her decision, calling her "The district Wasserman Schultz is seeking to represent was previously held by Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned from her seat in April following ethics and legal deliberations over allegations she denies that she stole federal emergency funds and routed them to her campaign.
The other candidates in the race include Manley, Luther Campbell, a former 2 Live Crew member who won a landmark free-speechcase, physician Rudolph Moise, and former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness.
Several of the candidates have accused Wasserman Schultz of counting on the county’s African American and Caribbean American voters splitting their allegiances, drawing an advantage to her candidacy despite the 20th District having been historically drawn to help with Black representation.in a lengthy statement that Wasserman Schultz's "decision to pursue reelection in this historically Black district, despite explicit requests from the Black community to seek candidacy in a neighboring district, is disheartening," and stressed that "this is more than a political issue; it is a pressing voting rights and "The residents of District 20 deserve transparency, engagement, and genuine commitment to listening," the caucus continued.
"Building trust with Black leaders and constituents should be paramount for anyone seeking to represent a majority-Black district. Unfortunately, the actions taken by Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz suggest a failure to prioritize these essential values, perpetuating a narrative of performative allyship rather than meaningful connection.
": "Time to retire her. Where are you DNC? Her run illustrates her clear disregard and disrespect for the Black community, especially in this moment. This is just as bad as what thefield Black candidates for majority-Black seats , establishment Democrats like DWS are showing their true colors when it comes to protecting black representation.
They don't care, and voters must reject this at the primary ballot box.
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