THEFEDERALIST (Casey Chalk) - Democrats’ Racial Grievances Are Just A Cynical Grift
The hypocrisy of Wasserman Schultz shifting districts to represent a majority-minority district was not lost upon black Democrats.
The hypocrisy of Wasserman Schultz shifting districts to represent a majority-minority district was not lost upon black Democrats.
A trio of vocally pro-Israel House Democrats were given powerful posts on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, with one taking the reins of the subcommittee that oversees U.S.-Middle East policy. Why it matters: It is a substantial win for the party's pro-Israel wing despite growing pro-Palestinian sentiment among the party's grassroots. - And it could have global ramifications, with Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) indicating that, if he becomes chair of the Middle East and North Africa subcommittee next year, he will use the position to shore up U.S. support for Israel. - "If Democrats take control of the House, I'll be in a position to help steer U.S. policy on Israel and the Middle East," he told Axios. Driving the news: In…
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather's involvement in a U.S. election campaign raises questions about cross-border political activism on behalf of the Democrats.
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather’s involvement in a U.S. election campaign raises questions about cross-border political activism on behalf of the Democrats. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Anthony Housefather, of Prime Minister Mark Carney ‘s Liberal Party, traveled to Florida to campaign for Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, raising questions about foreign political activism as Canada remains engaged in contentious tariff and trade negotiations with the Trump administration. Housefather was photographed canvassing for Wasserman Schultz before celebrating her victory in Florida’s Democratic primary, writing that he was “always on Team DWS.” DETAIL: The Mount Royal MP’s…Open
After Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s seat in a neighboring district was redrawn to be more Republican-friendly, the 11-term congresswoman entered the race for the 20th. While she has far outraised her rivals, her decision to run has roiled local Black leaders and some of her colleagues in Congress. CNN’s Randi Kaye speaks to voters in the district.
The congresswoman won her party’s nomination in Florida’s 20th District over several Black candidates who sharply criticized her decision to run there.
The district is situated just North of Miami and is one of Florida's few remaining Democratic-leaning seats.
Wasserman Schultz defeated four other Democrats for the Broward County-based House seat.
Voters in Florida are heading to the polls today as the state's primary elections get underway. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) is facing scrutiny for running in a majority Black district. Eljah Manley (D-FL), one of the candidates Schultz is facing, joins Peter Alexander to discuss the race.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz is competing in a racially thorny primary in which everyone seems to think experience is important — but they don’t agree on what kind.