Shameless: Wasserman Schultz Poaches 'Black District' For Political Survival
Debbie Wasserman Schultz has announced her candidacy for Florida's 20th congressional district, a majority-minority area previously represented by a Black lawmaker. Her decision to run in this district, despite not residing there, has raised concerns among local activists and candidates. This move comes amid ongoing discussions about redistricting and representation within the Democratic Party.
- ▪Wasserman Schultz is a former DNC chair and currently has $2.5 million in her campaign fund.
- ▪The FL-20 district was previously held by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned amid legal issues.
- ▪Wasserman Schultz's choice to run in a district with a significant Black population has drawn criticism from community activists.
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Shameless: Wasserman Schultz Poaches 'Black District' For Political Survival Ed Morrissey 4:00 PM | May 22, 2026 Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP As I wrote last week ... Democrats: Racist Republicans want to replace black legislators with whites! It's the new Jim Crow!Also Democrats: Vote for Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida's remaining majority-minority district! Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); Even at that time, though, it seemed difficult to believe that Democrat leadership would act this shamelessly.
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