Obama endorses Mucarsel-Powell: 'This is your chance, Florida'

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Hill

10/04/24 6:00 AM ET


Former President Barack Obama endorsed Florida Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Friday, becoming the latest national Democrat to get involved in what is expected to be a tight race in the red-leaning state.

“This is your chance, Florida. Elect a woman who will make your life better and fight for freedoms like the right to choose,” Obama said in a video released exclusively to The Hill.

The former president highlighted the former congresswoman’s background, noting that she grew up under a dictatorship in Ecuador and went “from working in a donut shop for minimum wage to serving in Congress. “Debbie’s story isn’t typical, but then, neither was mine. And maybe in this election, that’s exactly what we need,” Obama said.

Obama’s backing of a Democratic Senate candidate is not surprising but it comes as national Democrats increasingly turn to their sites on ousting incumbent Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.).

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/4915178-obama-endorses-mucarsel-powell-florida/

[Dennis Donovan]

1. Here's the Ad:

Oct 3, 2024

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Sigh. Sources like the Hill don't know how to write

Mucarsel-Powell is not a candidate for the "Florida Senate".

Try 'She is a Florida candidate for the Senate' (when no state is written adjacent to "Senate", the US Senate is always implied).

Or 'Obama endorsed Florida candidate Mucarsel-Powell for the US Senate.' Essentially the same number of words but it is clear and free of cognitive ambiguity.

[IronLionZion]

3. Make Florida Blue Again

the polls are very close for Senate. She could win.

[Grins]

4. Send money NOW! The most critical time is RIGHT NOW!

I sent $$$ a week ago. Looked up the Republicans I truly hate and sent their D opponents $$$. I HATE Rick Scott, so one of my donations went to Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

Send $$$ now. In a week or two it is going to be too late.

[BumRushDaShow]

7. I donated to her and the rest of our Senate candidates in tight races or attempting to flip a seat

Happy to do it!

[Deuxcents]

5. I donated to her and have her proudly marked on my ballot. 💙 Thank you, Obama

[tavernier]

6. We really really really want this one!!!!

Kick and donate please and I promise to take you out and buy you a drink next time you’re in the Keys!!

[SomedayKindaLove]

8. This is your chance, Florida

I like it. I like it a lot.