Honestly between the two I might call DWS that, based just on those two positions.

This is what I really hate about the "here's the new shiny" mode of politics the US seems to practice now...

and I am glad that the voters there are making their wishes felt. I object strongly to all the outside money that flooded into this race in an attempt to replace whatever the will of the constituents might be with the will of outsiders.

Would that more people had respect for the right of the people to choose their leaders that underlies all our democratic processes.

We must hold this seat and DWS is looking like the powerhouse of ole. Her opponent hasn't even been able to get solid name recognition. I would hate to be holding the Tim "I can't campaign for shit" Canova card come November. It might sound all touchy feely praising Canova but it is a seat we must hold and Canova has shown little to make anyone think he can do that. Simply being left of someone doesn't make them electable or even a good candidate for the job.

... and DWS has refused to campaign against her GOP "colleagues " (her words) in Fla, nor campaign for their Dem opponents for several election cycles.

That is why I can't support her!

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We are going to take this one and hold her seat. That is extremely positive. And Murphy is handily putting away Grayson. Good news as he actually has a shot at Rubio. That would be a gain. Lots to be excited for.

of voters fear the possibility that Canova might be a different kind of politician -- for a
change?

Can fear of the unknown be that strong in so many people?

I think her honesty and integrity is in tact. It's not like she is a Grayson or something.

But sure presume they are all just too cowardly because the people she has actually represented have the unmitigated gall to vote for her.

Imagine that.

This has been a long standing issue with her.

You can spin onward and forum slide my comments attempting to put words into my comment that I never made, but, that isn't going to change certain facts, no matter how inconvenient to your view... which seems to support DWSs position of support for her GOP colleagues.

Probably a side effect of seeing the world through the simplistic lens of black-and-white?

who live there disagree

Yes.
That.
Exactly.
Thank you!

I really wanted her to go down.

Canova was much, much weaker against Kaufman than DWS. There's a reason local Democrats vote for her: she can hold the district. Canova can't.

She slammed the Republican controlled congress with a toilet lid and then went back to fetch a sledge hammer to finish them off.

It was brutal.

She shed lots of light on the irresponsibility of congress that is exacerbating the spread of Zika. This puts a large number of Floridians in danger to health issues, and will cost South Florida millions/billions before it is over.

can take her district, regardless of whether the nominee is DWS or Tim Canova.

She did the Democratic Party no favors as chair when you consider how many Senate and House seats we lost. We would be better off with out her.

Again: I have plenty of complaints about both candidates...

I've been very disappointed with the Democratic Party as a whole this election cycle, but it has been an eye opener. Opposing the Iran deal is a strike against Tim Canova, but Debbie Wasserman Schultz has too many strikes against her in my book. Not that it matters since I don't live in her district.

But, again:

From their stances I see Canova/DWS as a lesser of two evils questions. Why shouldn't I pick the evil with the proven track record?

Her track record is winning her election, not supporting Democratic candidates or Democratic Party values (at least the ones that are spoken of in speeches).

While I do subscribe to the idea that just about any democrat is a better choice than every republican candidate, a lot of her positions are hard to take.

to choose their representative.

Hillary will need strong and experienced support from people like DWS.

He would be a miserable Dem for supporting Pres Clinton.
I doubt that his loyalty lies with unifying our Party..But with DWS, there is no doubt at all. She will stand solid with all Hillary's visions for equality & a big thank you to her District for seeing through the shimmer of the fake shiny object.

The national/DNC arguments that generated a lot Canova's out of State fundraising never had a lot of local resonance.

And I have actual money on DWS. (predictit.com)

She got a bum rap by a lot of folks and it would be sweet justice for her to win

Good for her district, and this is great vindication for those who wanted her head on a platter just for spite.

We need to get rid of lousy Democrats. Just because they have a D doesn't make them worth a shit. And she is one of the most worthless.

Just another worthless pol with no integrity.

She has never had anything like this kind of a challenge in her life.

I know it's a long shot for Canova, but I applaud his decision to challenge DWS.

Unfortunately, Canova might not be the right candidate for this district. Sanders was about as popular in FL-23 as having dinner after 8:00 PM.