In primary challenge, Wasserman Schultz faces unprecedented test
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) chief has infuriated many Democrats with her handling of the party’s presidential primary debates. She drew further howls from liberals for deeming a whole generation of young women "
complacent" about their abortion freedoms.
And now she's facing a primary challenge from a liberal Wall Street reformer who says she's a corporate shill detached from her district.
"She takes a lot of corporate money, and she votes for corporate interests contrary to the interest of her own constituents."
Canova, a former aide to the late Sen. Paul Tsongas (D-Mass.), is pointing to a host of votes that, he says, make Wasserman Schultz a bad fit for the district.
He says she fought against new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidelines governing car loans and pay-day lenders.
He's quick to note that she opposed a 2014 Florida referendum to legalize medical marijuana, calling her "a drug warrior" in the pockets of a private prison industry that promotes incarcerations.
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Still, Canova has had some initial success in getting his name out there and says he’s received more than 1,000 contributions since he announced late last week. His social media presence has been expanding rapidly. And as David Dayen reported for The New Republic, he’s already attracted outside fundraising assistance from the progressive Blue America PAC. That said, Canova will be up against the formidable fundraising prowess of Wasserman Schultz, who also enters the fray with a large base of loyal voters. The American Prospect: Can a Sanders ‘Proxy’ Oust Debbie Wasserman Schultz?
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