MIAMI (CBS Miami) – Another shake-up within the race for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in District 27.
CBS Miami’s Jim DeFede experiences Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins won’t be working for Congress. Higgins entered the race lower than two weeks in the past.
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DeFede has realized Annette Taddeo is making calls telling individuals she might drop out of the governor’s race to run in opposition to present incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar.
In a press release, Higgins stated:
“I am deeply honored to serve my community in elected office with a true focus on getting things done that give residents access to opportunity and improve their lives. This is why I was excited to announce a campaign for Congress because we need to fix the mess in Washington, D.C.
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“However, in the last day, I’ve heard that Senator Annette Taddeo will run for Congressional District 27. I have decided it’s best to continue my service on the Miami-Dade County Commission as we have many important issues to tackle. I intend to stand behind a strong leader like Senator Taddeo rather than force an unnecessary primary.”
If Taddeo publicizes, she’s going to face metropolis of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell within the Democratic Primary.
In a tweet, posted a short while after Higgins’ assertion, Russell stated, (*2*)
Taddeo’s marketing campaign is pushing again, saying she shouldn’t be getting out of governor’s race.
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“Because rumors are swirling let me be perfectly clear. Annette Taddeo will be the first Latina Governor in Florida history. Full stop,” Nick Merlino wrote on Twitter.