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Scott PowersOctober 25, 2018

The migrations in Florida of Republican strength into rural and small-city counties and of Democrats into urban areas and inner suburbs have greatly increased the chances of re-elections of Republican U.S. Reps. Neal Dunn and Dan Webster, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy. Changes in voter registration since the 2016 general election also has improved […]

Ryan NicolOctober 24, 2018

A new ad from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is going after Democrat Donna Shalala, attempting to label her as a scandal-ridden candidate. Shalala is competing against Republican nominee Maria Elvira Salazar in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The NRCC works to elect Republicans to the U.S. House. The organization has named Salazar to its “Young […]

Jacob OglesOctober 24, 2018

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Cook Political Report delivered welcome news to Florida Democrats. The political handicappers there upgraded the chances of victory for Donna Shalala, Kristen Carlson and Nancy Soderberg. The biggest lift from the new Cook ratings may come for Carlson. Florida’s 15th Congressional District moves into the toss-up column. “This open seat has flown under the radar […]

Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

Donna Shalala is out with a new radio ad hitting her Republican opponent over comments on Fidel Castro and Cuba policy under the Donald Trump administration. Shalala, the Democratic candidate in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is competing against Maria Elvira Salazar for the seat. The Democrat’s new minute-long, Spanish-language spot is called “Postura Real.” It […]

Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

The Maria Elvira Salazar campaign is pushing back against the notion that she’s falling behind in the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, releasing an internal campaign poll showing her well ahead in the contest. Salazar, the Republican candidate in CD 27, is competing against Democratic nominee Donna Shalala for the seat held by retiring […]

Jacob OglesOctober 22, 2018

As the Tampa Bay Times downgraded Donna Shalala’s chances at winning a seat in Congress, the Democrat may have tensed up. But other Democrats had reason to celebrate the new Times rankings. Polling has undercut Shalala, once seen as a lock to succeed Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinenen. The former Bill Clinton-era Cabinet member faces former […]

Jacob OglesOctober 21, 2018

The New York Times wrapped its live poll in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, finding Democrat Donna Shalala leading Republican Maria Elvira Salazar by seven percentage points. But Shalala, once considered a shoe-in, falls well short of majority support less than three weeks from Election Day, and a full 15 percent of voters remain undecided. “The […]

Ryan NicolOctober 19, 2018

The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), a PAC dedicated to electing Republicans to the U.S. House. is going after Democratic candidate Donna Shalala in a new ad over a canceled appearance with U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee. Shalala was scheduled to appear with Lee, House Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Democratic candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida’s 26th Congressional […]

Ryan NicolOctober 17, 2018

Democratic candidate Donna Shalala raked in the dough during the third quarter, hauling in more than $1 million in her bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. That puts her well ahead of her Republican opponent, Maria Elvira Salazar, who earned just over $560,000. The latest reports filed with the Federal Election Commission cover the period […]

Ryan NicolOctober 16, 2018

Maria Elvira Salazar is now being bashed by a former rival in the Republican primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Former candidate Stephen Marks, who came in fourth in the nine-person contest, has launched a new website and PAC, called MiamiAmerica. Marks’ aim appears to be hitting Salazar over her support, or lack thereof, of […]

Tag: Donna Shalala

Voter registrations trends aiding Neal Dunn, Dan Webster, Greg Steube, Stephanie Murphy

‘Scandal is Donna Shalala’s story,’ GOP group says

Cook Political Report lifts Democratic House chances

Donna Shalala drops ad hitting opponent over Cuba comments

Maria Elvira Salazar internal poll puts her ahead by 9 points

Handicapper downgrades Donna Shalala, Mario Diaz-Balart chances

New York Times poll gives Donna Shalala modest lead in CD 27 race

Donna Shalala dinged over canceled appearance with Barbara Lee

Donna Shalala leaves Maria Elvira Salazar in the dust, by more than $400K

‘Monster’ much? PAC launched to bash Maria Elvira Salazar