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Ryan NicolJuly 20, 2018

Democrats competing for Florida’s 27th Congressional District were together once again Thursday night, battling it out in the race’s third debate. The event was held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove. Longtime WPLG political reporter Michael Putney served as the debate’s lead moderator. Those onstage included former Knight Foundation Program Director Matt Haggman, former University of Miami academic adviser Michael […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

Donna Shalala made her case to Miami-Dade voters Friday, highlighting her experience and expertise in an interview for POLITICO’s “The Deciders” series. Shalala is surely one of the most accomplished candidates in the crowded field fighting for the nod in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She’s competing with Matt Haggman, Michael Hepburn, David Richardson and Kristen Rosen […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

With less than two months to go until the Florida primaries, David Richardson is continuing to hammer Donna Shalala in the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Richardson spoke with politics writer Marc Caputo Friday at POLITICO’s “The Deciders” series event at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami. He’s one of five Democrats competing for the CD 27 […]

Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

David Richardson has pulled in another endorsement in his bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, this time from the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus. “David has been a champion for equality in the Florida House and has distinguished himself working to hold the Florida prison system accountable and protecting the environment,” said Caucus President Terry Fleming. […]

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

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 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach City Commission candidate Rafael Velasquez has filed a defamation lawsuit against congressional candidate Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, after she accused Velasquez last year of exposing himself to her following a dinner. Velasquez confirmed the filing with a post on Twitter. In a statement on the lawsuit, Velasquez calls the Rosen Gonzalez accusations a […]

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. […]

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Democrats running for South Florida congressional seat face off at third debate

Donna Shalala touts experience in CD 27 race

David Richardson targets Donna Shalala at Miami POLITICO event

Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus backs David Richardson in CD 27

CD 27 Democrats display liberal bona fides at second primary debate

Donna Shalala now set to attend debate at University of Miami

Kristen Rosen Gonzalez now faces defamation lawsuit

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