Posted on 06/21/2026 5:24:40 PM PDT by Libloather
Some Black Democrats are frustrated with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s (D-Fla.) decision to run in a South Florida congressional district home to a large Black voting population, sparking an intraparty clash that is poised to become a defining battle of the campaign season.
Wasserman Schultz, a veteran lawmaker who has served in Congress since 2005, is running in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, which had been represented by former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) for four years before she resigned in April. Wasserman Schultz’s bid comes after GOP-led redistricting efforts in the state reshaped her current 25th District, making it far more favorable for Republicans.
But her political opponents and other critics argue that her move not only disregards the district’s unique history and undermines opportunities for Black political representation but is also a slight to Black voters.
“I think, for sure, it was a bad move by the congresswoman to run in this district. It was selfish and all about her, her career and not about the community. She failed to do any meaningful dialogue with the community before announcing her run, and it comes off as a hostile takeover of the district,” said Elijah Manley, a 27-year-old Black Democrat and progressive organizer running against her in the primary.
“I mean, so many people she ignored and didn’t have conversations with, from the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, and the chair of that caucus as well, to the Black elected officials.”
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Debbie is trying to Jim Crow her district.
Shame on her!
If she runs, and the Dems cheat so that she wins, it’s going to be something to see!
The Folk vs The Tribe.
This is gonna be great!
Pass the popcorn.
She can just IDENTIFY as a black woman. Easy peasy.
Hell, if she wanted, she could IDENTIFY as a black man. They sky's the limit.
“ It was selfish and all about her, her career and not about the community”
Pretty much sums up Washington politicians.
Over the years, she has proven herself to be vile.
Democrats. That love mayonnaise.
Popcorn get your popcorn...
Sounds like Frau Schultzs papers are NOT in order!
They’ve already destroyed the democrat party.
Now they are working toward destroying America.
Mostly say "hooray for our side!"
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