Running to turn Congress blue, Donna Shalala under fire for backing Miami Republicans
"Democratic primaries are about core democratic values. This is just another example of
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Shalala gave
In a statement, the Shalala campaign noted she was a founding member in the 1980s of EMILY'S List, a political organization that raises money for female Democratic candidates who support abortion rights.
The statement called Shalala "one of the most iconic and celebrated members of the Democratic Party" who has given about
The statement hinted at the often transactional nature of political donations made from businesses and large institutions who rely on lawmakers' support in
"Over the years," the statement said, "
Shalala also gave to
The two rival campaigns noted Shalala did not support
As a national figure and former head of UM, Shalala easily brings the biggest name to the race to replace Ros-Lehtinen, whose criticism of Trump and her more liberal views on immigration and gay rights have helped keep her popular in a district that Clinton won by 20 points in 2016.
The other
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