OK Friends, after yesterday’s debacle to be followed by today’s catastrophic confirmation vote, there are three formidable women running for congress in the state of Florida (I still have not forgot the 2000 Supreme Court decision Bush v. Gore). Florida, you have the chance to redeem yourself and bring back some semblance of decency to our government! I have just donated to all three of the women listed below, which you will see in a moment. I have friends in Florida and do not want to see them disappointed! FLA. 15TH DISTRICT Competitive race Kristen Carlson (D) Prosecutor Carlson defeated a Navy veteran and party favorite in a surprise primary victory. She ran a campaign focused on her role at Florida’s Department of Citrus exposing the practices of out-of-state juice manufacturers, taking aim at “orange juice adulterators.” The 15th District was once considered a safe Republican seat, but weak GOP fundraising amid Rep. Dennis Ross’s (R) retirement has put it into play. Carlson is a first-time candidate. She faces a male opponent in the general election. FLA. 26TH DISTRICT Competitive race Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) Community advocate She will challenge incumbent Republican Carlos Curbelo in November. In June, she released an ad that highlighted her story as an immigrant in a district that is 70 percent Hispanic. She faces a male opponent in the general election. FLA. 27TH DISTRICT Competitive race Donna Shalala (D) Former Clinton heath and human services secretary; former president of the Clinton Foundation Shalala has long ties to the Clintons, and was awarded the presidential medal of freedom by President George W. Bush in 2008. She is now running for the seat being vacated by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R). The seat is seen as a key pickup target for Democrats in 2018. Shalala is a first-time candidate. She faces a female opponent in the general election. Sent from my iPad
