Florida Democrats Slam Bernie’s Castro Comments as ‘Unacceptable,’ ‘Insulting’

Sanders's comments defending Castro could alienate the swing state's substantial Cuban-American population

Alex Griswold
February 24, 2020 3:05 PM

Three Florida Democratic congresswomen slammed presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) over his comments defending the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

Shalala (D): ‘You Bet’ There’s Socialism in the Democratic Party

'We're a big tent party. We have all of the above'

Graham Piro
September 10, 2019 11:25 AM

Florida representative Donna Shalala (D.) told constituents "you bet" that there are socialists in the Democratic Party's "big tent." She added that she doesn't apologize for reaching across the aisle to get bipartisan bills passed.

Miami Democrats Warn 2020 Candidates Not to Alienate South Florida Voters With Far-Left Policies

Cameron Cawthorne
June 24, 2019 6:20 PM

Democratic leaders in Miami are providing some advice for 2020 presidential candidates, warning them not to alienate South Floridians by promoting policies that expand the size of government.

Former DNC Chair Urges 2020 Dems to Condemn Maduro, Support Israel

David Rutz
June 24, 2019 5:30 PM

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, is urging 2020 presidential candidates to support Israel and condemn the authoritarian socialist government in Venezuela if they want to win Florida.

Omar Compares Trump to Maduro: ‘None of Us Are Happy With the Kind of President We Have’

Cameron Cawthorne
February 28, 2019 9:16 AM

Sanders Still Won’t Call Maduro a Dictator: ‘There Are Still Democratic Operations’ in Venezuela

Cameron Cawthorne
February 25, 2019 11:00 PM

Cardin Hits Sanders on Maduro Stance: Venezuelan Dictator ‘Has Lost Legitimacy’

Cameron Cawthorne
February 22, 2019 3:52 PM

Shalala (D) Slams Sanders for Having Soft Spot for Venezuelan Dictator: ‘Maduro Is a Dictator and Must Go’

Cameron Cawthorne
February 22, 2019 8:51 AM

Rep. Donna Shalala (D., Fla.) on Thursday slammed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) for not calling on Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to step down, saying, "Maduro is a dictator and must go."

Florida Dem Candidate Cancels Campaign Event With Castro, Maduro Apologist

Mikhael Smits
October 18, 2018 10:53 AM

Democrats reversed course in the race to replace retiring Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R., Fla.) this week after Donna Shalala's campaign announced a Fidel Castro sympathizer would headline a fundraiser.