MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — The Democratic primary for District 27 will pit former South Florida news anchor Eliott Rodriguez against former prosecutor Robin Peguero.
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Both are hoping to take on incumbent Republican Maria Salazar in November’s election.
Local 10’s Jeff Derderain caught up with Rodriguez at the Miami home he grew up in.
“The people who grew up here, they are leaving,” he said. “They can’t afford to live here, and we need someone who is in Congress focused on these economic realities.”
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He says he’ll fight for federal housing dollars.
“I will tell you when I’m elected to Congress I will vow not to trade individual stocks,” he said.
Peguero told Derderain that Rodriguez refuses to debate.
“Will you debate him?” Derderain asked Rodriguez.
“I’ll run that by my campaign,” Rodriguez replied.
“That’s a half an answer, Eliott,” said Derderian.
“That’s what you’re going to get,” replied Rodriguez.
Peguero met with Derderain at a public library in Hialeah not far from where he grew up and was asked why he decided to run.
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“To advocate for the people of this community who are suffering,” he said.
Peguero agreed with Rodriguez on term limits and stock trading.
“My plan says no stock trading while you’re in congress,” he said.
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