Poll shmoll! UM’s Donna Shalala is not going to fool Democrats in CD 27

Poll shmoll! UM’s Donna Shalala is not going to fool Democrats in CD 27

So, Donna Shalala wants to be a congresswoman all of a sudden. Why? Because she’s “angry” at Donald Trump? Aren’t we all? Most of us are not just angry but enraged at the current administration’s fear mongering, lies and conflicts of interest — just for starters. But if being angry makes you qualified for public […]

And then there were 16 candidates in CD 27 race to replace retiring Ileana

And then there were 16 candidates in CD 27 race to replace retiring Ileana

We are going to need a  couple of clown cars this summer for the debates in both primaries for Congressional District 27. Add Spanish language journalist Maria Elena Salazar (Republican) and Donna Shalala (Democrat) to the other 15 candidates from both parties that have made known their intentions to run for the seat vacated by the retirement of […]

‘Resign to run’ law should be extended to electeds in federal races, like CD27

‘Resign to run’ law should be extended to electeds in federal races, like CD27

Ladra dares Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez to put his committee vote into action and resign his seat now The open congressional seat thanks to the announced retirement of U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has attracted almost a dozen hopefuls who want to represent us in Washington, D.C.: A whopping 11 candidates have either declared their intentions […]

Bruno Barreiro makes Congress bid official; Dems celebrate

Bruno Barreiro makes Congress bid official; Dems celebrate

Miami-Dade Commissioner Bruno Barreiro — who was chairman when the Marlins Stadium deal was voted on and sort of ushered the process along — announced officially Monday morning, as expected, that he would be running for the congressional seat vacated next year by a retiring Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Immediately, one could hear a soft cheer throughout […]

Raquel Regalado vs Bruno Barreiro for Congress?

Raquel Regalado vs Bruno Barreiro for Congress?

Republican primary battle shapes up for District 27 It looks like Raquel Regalado has decided what she wants to do next: Congress. After briefly entertaining a state Senate run to replace Frank Artiles — because, really, who hasn’t? — the former Miami-Dade School Board member and recent county mayoral candidate has set her sights on […]

Two new ‘open’ seats spur political piñata question: 40 or 27?

Two new ‘open’ seats spur political piñata question: 40 or 27?

It’s not if or when these days in the 305 political world, it’s where. Folks are lining up like ducks to become the next Florida Senator in District 40, after former Sen. Frank Artiles was forced to resign over racist remarks, or maybe the next Congress member from District 27, after longtime veteran U.S. Rep. […]