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Lev Parnas Seeks Florida House Seat as Democrat, Reframing His Trump-Era Past

Lev Parnas, a former Trump ally who was convicted of federal campaign finance violations and sentenced to 20 months in prison, announced a Democratic bid for Florida’s 27th District, arguing his insider view of “Trump’s system” can help his district and highlighting immigration as a top issue; he recently moved to the district to challenge Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar amid a redistricting-fueled landscape that has drawn renewed attention to competitive races in the Miami area.

via The New York Times|

#27th-district #democrat #florida

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

GOP Congresswoman's Memory Lapse on Voting for Major Funding Bills Sparks Controversy

GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, who has been touting the benefits of major funding bills, appeared to forget how she voted on them when questioned, stating she needed to ask her staff. This comes after she celebrated funding for programs that she actually voted against, leading to criticism from Democrats and a broader pattern of Republicans celebrating government funding they opposed.

via Business Insider|

#funding-bills #gop #government-spending

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GOP Chair Blocks Rep. Barbara Lee from Cuba Hearing

Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar kicked out Democratic Representative Barbara Lee from a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing after Lee voiced her support for restoring diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba. Salazar accused Lee of spreading "communist propaganda" and called her a "communist sympathizer," leading to a heated exchange. This incident reflects a pattern of Black politicians being silenced for expressing differing opinions, with Democrats criticizing Republicans for censoring Black and POC lawmakers.

via The Root|

#barbara-lee #censorship #cuba