Jeffries Withholds Endorsement for Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 20th as 4 Black Rivals Challenge Her
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Jeffries Withholds Endorsement for Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 20th as 4 Black Rivals Challenge Her
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Summary
Hakeem Jeffries said Tuesday he has not decided whether to back Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 20th District primary, despite her role on his leadership team.
The hesitation follows backlash over her move into a majority-minority seat long held by a Black lawmaker, where she now faces four Black Democratic opponents in the Aug. 18 primary.
Jeffries framed the race as especially sensitive after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling curbed race-based districting, saying Democrats must protect Black political representation.
Wasserman Schultz still enters with a major edge: her campaign reported more than $2.5 million cash on hand, while rivals include former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who faces a criminal trial over alleged disaster-relief theft.