Florida politicians mourn the passing of Elijah Cummings

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Cummings’ long career spanned decades in Maryland politics.

Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said. He was 68.

A sharecropper’s son, Cummings became the powerful chairman of a U.S. House committee that investigated President Donald Trump, and was a formidable orator who passionately advocated for the poor in his black-majority district, which encompasses a large portion of Baltimore as well as more well-to-do suburbs.

As news of Cummings’ death spread, Florida politicians reacted to the loss of this great leader:

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, via Twitter:

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott via Twitter:

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, via Twitter:

U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, via Twitter:


U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz:

“When our nation can ill-afford to lose such a kind, principled leader, one of my dearest friends and mentors has left us. My heart is broken, as I weep personally and for his family and community. Elijah Cummings’ unmatched integrity and leadership leaves a remarkable legacy. But I know his struggle for justice and freedom lives on, as so many – like me – stand on his shoulders to carry on his courageous fight. May his memory be for a blessing.”

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, via Twitter:


State Sen. José Javier Rodríguez via Twitter:

Florida House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee via Twitter:

State Rep. Ben Diamond, via Twitter:

State Rep. Anna Eskamani, via Twitter:

State Rep. Shevrin Jones via Twitter:

Former state Rep. Sean Shaw via Twitter:

Material from the Associated Press was used in this post.

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One comment

  • gary

    October 18, 2019 at 3:25 am

    Pathetic race trader! Good riddance!

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