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Ryan NicolJune 1, 2018

David Richardson is intent on getting his message out: Donna Shalala is not fighting for you. That’s the tone of a new Spanish-language television ad released by the Richardson campaign. It is the fourth such ad taking on Shalala, one of Richardson’s opponents in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Like his previous […]

Ryan NicolMay 30, 2018

Current state Rep. David Richardson has positioned himself as one of the more progressive candidates in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. His latest endorsement makes that pitch even stronger. Progressive Democrats of America has announced support for Richardson’s bid. The advocacy group was founded in 2004 and has chapters in 26 states […]

Ryan NicolMay 23, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson, a candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is out with another campaign ad slamming Democratic primary opponent Donna Shalala, this time over her ties to the Lennar Corporation and donations to Republican politicians. It’s the third ad targeting Shalala launched by the Richardson campaign this week. The Lennar Corporation, based in Miami, is […]

Ryan NicolMay 22, 2018

David Richardson, one of five Democrats running in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is out with two new TV ads attacking one of his primary rivals, former University of Miami President Donna Shalala. The two ads, titled “Dollars for Donna, Nothing for Us” and “Colbert,” hit Shalala over her past stance against universal health care. The […]

Ryan NicolMay 19, 2018

“We’ve got some very progressive candidates.” That was the takeaway from Saturday’s moderator as Democratic candidates for Florida’s 27th Congressional District gathered for their second primary debate. The event was held at the Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami. All five Democratic candidates were in attendance. That’s a change up from Tuesday night’s […]

Ryan NicolMay 18, 2018

Donna Shalala has scored an endorsement from EMILY’s List, a PAC that advocates for more pro-choice women in government, in her run for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “Donna is running to fill retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen’s seat—a seat that is considered a key pickup opportunity for Democrats in our fight to take back the […]

Ryan NicolMay 18, 2018

After receiving criticism from other candidates for reportedly planning to skip yet another primary debate, Donna Shalala now says she will attend the next debate at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall. That’s according to the Miami-Dade Young Democrats, who are organizing the debate. The debate was originally scheduled to be held at Shalala’s namesake student […]

Ryan NicolMay 16, 2018

She was coined “No-show Shalala” by one of her Democratic rivals, and sure enough Donna Shalala did not show up for Tuesday night’s debate between the Democratic candidates for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The organizers of the event, “Democrats of South Dade,” say Shalala originally committed to appearing at the event before backing out last […]

Ryan NicolMay 15, 2018

Tuesday night will feature the first primary debate between Democrats in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. This is seen as a high-priority race for Democrats, who hope to take over the House in November. The New York Times even called it “the best Democratic pickup opportunity in the country.” That’s in part because longtime Republican incumbent […]

Staff ReportsMay 1, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson has earned another endorsement in his bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Carlos Guillermo Smith, chair of the Florida State Legislature Progressive Caucus, has thrown his support behind Richardson, who’s running in a crowded field to earn the Democratic nomination in what is thought to be a wide-open race this November. […]

Tag: Donna Shalala

David Richardson releases Spanish-language ad targeting Donna Shalala

Progressive Democrats of America back David Richardson in CD 27

David Richardson again hammers CD 27 opponent Donna Shalala in new ad

David Richardson targets Donna Shalala in twin CD 27 ads

CD 27 Democrats display liberal bona fides at second primary debate

EMILY’s List backs Donna Shalala in CD 27 race

Donna Shalala now set to attend debate at University of Miami

Donna Shalala a no-show as CD 27 Democrats engage in first debate

What to watch for during the first debate of CD 27 primary

Carlos Guillermo Smith gives David Richardson the nod in CD 27