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politics2 years ago

Florida Senate Race Loses Challenger as Rick Scott Remains Unopposed

Navy veteran Phil Ehr has dropped out of the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race in Florida and will instead challenge incumbent Rep. Carlos Gimenez for Florida's 28th congressional district. Ehr's decision was motivated by the Republican infighting in the House of Representatives and Gimenez's support for former President Donald Trump. Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who lost her congressional seat to Gimenez in 2020, is endorsing Ehr.

via POLITICO|
#carlos-gimenez#democratic-primary#florida
politics2 years ago

"GOP Lawmaker Pledges Support for McCarthy as House Speaker Despite Rival Pitches"

Republican Representative Carlos Gimenez of Florida has announced that he will support former Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the House-wide speaker vote, despite pitches from Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan. Gimenez believes that what happened to McCarthy was a "travesty" and will continue to vote for him until McCarthy withdraws his candidacy. This decision could pose a challenge for the GOP, as House Republicans have a slim majority and a candidate for speaker can only afford to lose four votes.

via Fox News|
#carlos-gimenez#gop#house-speaker
politics2 years ago

"Florida Congressman Born in Cuba Backs Trump Over DeSantis at Iowa State Fair, Explains Why"

Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez, who was born in Cuba, explained his support for former President Trump over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a visit to the Iowa State Fair. Gimenez cited his personal experience of fleeing Cuba and his concerns about the country heading towards communism as reasons for backing Trump. He also criticized President Biden's legal battles and drew parallels between his actions and those of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. Gimenez's support for Trump was seen as a shot at DeSantis, who was also present at the fair. DeSantis, in turn, criticized Trump's treatment of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.

via Fox News|
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