Maria Salazar's Democratic Rival Won't Let Her Create Distance From Trump
Summary
Eliott Rodriguez, a retired Miami TV anchor, is running as a Democrat to take Florida’s 27th Congressional District seat from Republican María Elvira Salazar. Salazar criticized President Trump’s immigration policies in an ad, leading Trump to strongly oppose her and support another Republican. This race has become more competitive just weeks before the November election.Key Facts
- Eliott Rodriguez retired from CBS News Miami and launched a campaign to win Florida’s 27th District.
- María Elvira Salazar, the current Republican representative, has been loyal to President Trump but recently criticized some of his immigration policies.
- Salazar’s ad criticizing Trump’s immigration enforcement was filmed outside the White House.
- President Trump responded with multiple social media posts attacking Salazar and calling for her primary challenger.
- The district includes Miami and nearby cities and has a majority Hispanic population with many Venezuelan residents.
- Polls show a close race, with Salazar leading by only one point in a recent survey.
- The Cook Political Report moved the district from "Solid Republican" to "Lean Republican."
- Rodriguez believes Salazar’s split from Trump shows she is worried about losing her seat.
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