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madfloridian

(88,117 posts)
Sun Jan 17, 2016, 05:26 PM Jan 2016

DWS opponent in FL 23, Tim Canova, just got a nice write-up in The Hill.

Meet Tim Canova from Florida.



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From The Hill today:

In primary challenge, Wasserman Schultz faces unprecedented test

And now she's facing a primary challenge from a liberal Wall Street reformer who says she's a corporate shill detached from her district.

...Timothy Canova, a professor at the Shepard Broad College of Law in Florida's Nova Southeastern University, says Wasserman Schultz's positions on trade, criminal justice, consumer protection and drug policy reform — among others — are evidence that she's sold out to corporate interests at the expense of her constituents.


Canova calls DWS a "drug warrior", and called out her opposition to the medical marijuana petition that was on the ballot in Florida in 2014. We're trying again this year, have almost enough petition signatures, and more donors than before. There must be 60% yes votes, though, and that is tough enough without the Democratic party chair openly opposing.

More from The Hill:

And he's highlighting the fact that she was one of just 28 House Democrats to support the fast-track trade bill that's greased the skids for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a huge international accord that's a top priority of Obama but remains anathema to liberals in his own party.

Canova said the TPP would be an environmental catastrophe for South Florida, which "is really facing, in the long-term, an existential problem with climate change and rising oceans."

"In a democracy, you have to hold your officials accountable," Canova said. "I was hoping somebody would step forward and challenge her. Nobody else would, and that's really the basis of the challenge."





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DWS opponent in FL 23, Tim Canova, just got a nice write-up in The Hill. (Original Post) madfloridian Jan 2016 OP
I heard him on Hartmann recently. SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #1
He's impressive. madfloridian Jan 2016 #2
I'm so happy he decided to run. SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #3
He may really have a chance. madfloridian Jan 2016 #4
The Hill leans far to the right. It has never been unbiased. MADem Jan 2016 #5

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
1. I heard him on Hartmann recently.
Sun Jan 17, 2016, 05:42 PM
Jan 2016

Did not remember his name at the time, so I did not realize exactly who I was listening to. I was quite impressed. Then when I realized he was DWS's primary opponent, I literally screamed for joy.

madfloridian

(88,117 posts)
2. He's impressive.
Sun Jan 17, 2016, 07:35 PM
Jan 2016

Here's a video clip of him on the Real News in 2012 discussing Geithner, Larry Summers, and Alan Greenspan.



SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
3. I'm so happy he decided to run.
Sun Jan 17, 2016, 08:47 PM
Jan 2016

Seems like those who step in because no one else is doing it are the finest kind.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
5. The Hill leans far to the right. It has never been unbiased.
Tue Jan 19, 2016, 03:39 PM
Jan 2016

I think this article is more of a ding at DWS than anything else.

I don't think her loyal, older constituents are going to be impressed with this newcomer, or care much about the drug issue. He has a steep uphill climb.

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