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Wasserman Schultz Launches Campaign, Accused of Special-Interest Money

6/21/2026

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Manley Accuses Schultz

Elijah Manley accused Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of taking money from insurance, private-prison and pro-Israel groups at a Fort Lauderdale forum.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced her candidacy for the open U.S. House seat in Florida’s majority-Black 20th Congressional District.
Dale Holness stressed that lived experience is essential for representing the district’s Black residents.
All three candidates voted to repeal qualified immunity for police officers.

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Manley Accuses Schultz

Progressive organizer Elijah Manley labeled Wasserman Schultz’s candidacy selfish, saying she announced without consulting Black community leaders.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced she will run for the open Florida 20th Congressional District seat, a Black-majority district.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried said Wasserman Schultz refused meaningful dialogue about her candidacy.
Rapper activist Luke Campbell warned candidacy could split Black vote and urged local representation.

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Manley Accuses Schultz

Elijah Manley accused Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of taking money from insurance, private-prison and pro-Israel groups at a Fort Lauderdale forum.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced her candidacy for the open U.S. House seat in Florida’s majority-Black 20th Congressional District.
Dale Holness stressed that lived experience is essential for representing the district’s Black residents.
All three candidates voted to repeal qualified immunity for police officers.

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