Chief Demings Visits Voters Across the State as Momentum Grows
| ORLANDO — Last week, former Orlando Police Chief and candidate for the U.S. Senate Congresswoman Val Demings met with voters across Florida to highlight critical issues and hold Rubio accountable for refusing to show up for Florida. Key Takeaways from Chief Demings’ 100 Days Tour: WPLG: Senate candidate Val Demings visits Haitian community leaders in North Miami Key Points:“Senate candidate Val Demings wants to take Marco Rubio’s seat, and she’s got some tough new TV ads that are airing in heavy rotation in South Florida.” “She spoke with members of the Haitian community during a roundtable discussion. They spoke about Demings’ campaign, including key issues such as abortion rights, gun violence and affordable housing.” |
| Caribbean National Weekly: Val Demings Courts Caribbean Community in Senate bid Key Points:“Last Monday, the Congresswomen met with the Haitian community in North Miami before heading north to Broward, where she met with other Caribbean nationals on Tuesday.” “Making her case to unseat Marco Rubio, Demings made it clear to the gathering at Island Space that she was ‘running to win!’” Miami Herald: ‘We can win this race.’ Demings turns to Miami Haitians in bid for Senate Key Points:“At two separate events, Demings, an Orlando Democrat, spoke with community members and answered questions about her position on U.S. policy towards Haiti, immigration, affordable housing and student loan debt.” ‘“I know that the voters are sick and tired of him [Rubio] playing politics. If this administration or the former administration is proposing something that’s good for Florida, then it’s good with me. If it’s bad for Florida, then it is bad for me,’ Demings said.” |
| WATCH HEREKey Points:“Chief Demings: ‘As a United States Senator, it is my responsibility to make sure I represent all people.’” “Chief Demings: ‘They’re worried about keeping a roof over their heads and food on the table. They’re concerned about the price of gas and the price of goods and services. I know what that concern feels like.’” “Political Analyst Carlos Curbelo: ‘She is the type of Democrat that didn’t have the weaknesses that some Democrats have when it comes to this issue of crime and security. They liked her law enforcement background. They like the contrast with Rubio.’” |