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Prayers and politics: Campaigns to succeed Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson launch from the pulpit
MIAMI — The 10-week sprint to become the Democratic nominee to succeed South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is officially underway after two leading candidates — both pastors’ sons — chose the preacher’s pulpit to pitch themselves as deeply rooted in...
MIAMI — The 10-week sprint to become the Democratic nominee to succeed South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is officially underway after two leading candidates — both pastors’ sons — chose the preacher’s pulpit to pitch themselves as deeply rooted in the community and the best standard-bearer of her legacy.
County commissioner and former Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert launched his campaign Sunday at the Black megachurch Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the same hallowed location as the funeral of Wilson’s predecessor, Carrie Meek.
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