politics
Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida
Group backs Elijah Manley in primary election in bid to unseat veteran Democrat in newly drawn district
TL;DR
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) endorses Elijah Manley for Florida's 20th congressional district primary.
- Manley, a 27-year-old substitute teacher who overcame homelessness, is challenging incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
- The race is framed as a contest between a young economic populist and a Democratic establishment figure.
- Wasserman Schultz faces criticism for running in a majority-minority district where she is not a resident.
- Manley's platform includes universal healthcare, a federal jobs guarantee, and fair taxation.
- A poll indicated Manley could pose a serious challenge after voters received biographical information.
- Wasserman Schultz has a history of controversy, including her resignation as DNC chair.