Midterm Election - Florida District 26 - House of Representatives by Jack Wetzel https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46 By: Christopher Dixon, Jack Wetzel, and Matthew Walker en-us 2018-10-12 15:07:45 UTC 2024-11-21 10:54:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png Major Cities jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/297659197 2018-10-27 15:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/297659197 jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/297659222 Key West]]> 2018-10-27 15:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/297659222 jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/297659267 Southern Miami]]> 2018-10-27 15:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/297659267 jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/299393601 2018-11-01 14:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/299393601 Demographics jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/299398013 2018-11-01 14:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/299398013 jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300112340 68.5% Latino/Hispanic, 19.6% White, 9.9% African American]]> 2018-11-03 21:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300112340 jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300112716 52% voter turnout in 2016 Midterm]]> 2018-11-03 21:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300112716 jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300113896 Requires a photo ID before voting, allows online registration, and does not allow same-day registration]]> 2018-11-03 21:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300113896 Voting in Florida jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300114135 2018-11-03 21:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300114135 Primary christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300114796 Debbie Mucarsel-Powell(63.4%)  Demetries Grimes(36.6%)]]> 2018-11-03 21:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300114796 Primary jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300115557 Carlos Curbelo(84%) 
Souraya Faas(16%)]]> 2018-11-03 22:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300115557 Background Information christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300116046 -First generation American, born in Ecuador
-Worked with multiple non-profit organization such as the Hope Center to provide affordable health care after receiving a degree in medicine from Florida International University
-No prior experience as a politician

]]> 2018-11-03 22:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300116046 Ideological Standpoint: Democratic Activist christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300116217 Economic Policy-Raise minimum wage, redistribute wealth to hard-working families, raise taxes for the rich
Health Care-Everyone should have the right to quality health care, lower prescription drug costs, protect pre-existing conditions, in support of ACA
Immigration-Providing asylum to incoming refugees, lessening restriction on immigration to connect families to one another
Gun Policy-ban assault rifles, require universal background checks, pass “common sense” gun reform to restrict firearm use

]]> 2018-11-03 22:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300116217 Background Information jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300116392 -Has been the representative of Florida's 26th district since 2014 and is defending his position as the incumbent candidate in 2018
-Has run non-profit basketball leagues and elected to the Miami Dade County School Board to improve the quality of education for students and teachers]]> 2018-11-03 22:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300116392 Ideological Standpoint: Moderate Republican jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300117042 Economic Policy-Lower tax rates to support growing businesses and facilitate job creation, provide tax credit to working families with low wages
Health Care-Decrease spending on health care, prevent hospitals from profiting off middle class Americans, repeal ACA
Immigration-Secure borders to prevent illegal immigration, illegal immigrants that are children must be granted citizenship, establish a clear path to legalization of current inhabitants who have contributed to the economy and abide by the law
Gun Policy-Protect the constitutional right of carrying a firearm for individual safety, but strengthen background checks 

]]> 2018-11-03 22:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300117042 New York Times Poll: christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118100 This poll shows percentages of voters in favor of Debbie (45%), Curbelo (44%), and undecided voters (11%). The margin of error of this poll is 4.9 percentage points. It may be inaccurate do the very low sample size of only 499 responses from the district. However, it correctly depicts the toss-up of this race.]]> 2018-11-03 22:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118100 Mason Dixon Poll: christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118285 This poll shows percentages of votes in favor of Mucrasel-Powell (45%), Curbelo (46%), and undecided voters (9%). Mason Dixon Polling and Strategy only interviewed people that were “likely to vote”, and out of that, the sample size was 625 people. This indicates that the poll may not be entirely accurate, as some people that were interviewed may not have voted.  Also, the margin for error may be increased due to the small number of people who reported their political opinions.]]> 2018-11-03 22:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118285 Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Poll: christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118313 This poll shows percentages in favor of Mucarsel-Powell (49%), Curbelo (48%), and undecided voters (3%). The margin of error of this poll is 4.9 percentage points. Only 500 likely voters were surveyed. A bigger sample would allow a more accurate poll, so this information may not be entirely true. Furthermore, this poll is posted on Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's website, so it may be biased in her direction.]]> 2018-11-03 22:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118313 Campaign Ad christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118365 2018-11-03 22:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118365 Interest Group Donors christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118759 -Emily’s List - $82,174 - Washington D.C.
-DE Shaw and Co - $18,900 - New York City, NY]]> 2018-11-03 22:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118759 Interest Group Donors jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118782 -NextEra Energy - $34,200 - In state
-KKR and Co - $32,900 - New York City, NY]]> 2018-11-03 22:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118782 2016 Florida Presidential Election Results (District 26) christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118962 Hillary Clinton(57%)
Donald Trump(41%)]]> 2018-11-03 22:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300118962 Endorsements christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300119335 Former President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have endorsed Debbie. This makes people more aware of her and Obama voters are more likely to vote for Mucarsel-Powell.

]]> 2018-11-03 22:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300119335 Endorsements jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300119464 Curbelo is endorsed by the Republican Main Street Partnership. This gives him more publicity and gives Republicans an incentive to go to the polls and vote.]]> 2018-11-03 22:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300119464 In Line With Party Platform? christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300119476 Debbie Mucarsel-Powell thoroughly represents the democratic ideals as she believes in tightening gun regulations, raising taxes to support the working class, and providing asylum for immigrants of all races. She is also an advocate for women's rights and the LGBT community.]]> 2018-11-03 22:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300119476 In Line With Party Platform? jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300119607 Carlos Curbelo is a very moderate Republican. Overall, he believes in protecting gun rights, securing borders, and reducing tax rates. However, he shares some ideas with Democrats, such as strengthening background checks for purchasing guns and allowing a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.]]> 2018-11-03 23:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300119607 Campaign Ad christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300121468 2018-11-03 23:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300121468 christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300121660 2018-11-03 23:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300121660 christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300121751 2018-11-03 23:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300121751 Google Doc christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300129323 Full Bibliography ]]> 2018-11-04 02:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300129323 christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300130041 Florida Department of State, dos.myflorida.com/.
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]]> 2018-11-04 02:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300130041 Thesis christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300130188 Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will defeat Republican Carlos Curbelo and earn the congressional spot for Florida's 26th district.]]> 2018-11-04 02:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300130188 Evidence christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300130195 -This district voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election (57%). This portrays the 26th district's approval of a woman as a candidate, and Mucarsel-Powell is in line with Clinton's ideals.
-The 26th district has a lower income per capita compared to most districts in Florida. Lower income areas usually vote Democrat, which favors Mucarsel-Powell. Additionally, this district has fewer residents older than 65 compared to most districts in Florida. These older people tend to vote Republican, so the younger and more Democratic population will overwhelm them.]]> 2018-11-04 02:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300130195 Counterargument christopherd22441 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300130199 On the other hand, Carlos Curbelo has been a representative in congress since 2014 and currently holds Florida's 26th district's house seat. Due to having more political experience and being the incumbent, Carlos can more easily generate campaign funds and support. This increased publicity over his competitor will give him an advantage in winning the race.]]> 2018-11-04 02:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300130199 Rebuttal jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300202473 However, the combination of disapproval for Trump and being a younger and low income area will tilt Florida's 26th district toward the Democratic candidate. ]]> 2018-11-04 16:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300202473 jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300208768 Income per capita: $22,542 (18th out of 27 districts in Florida)]]> 2018-11-04 17:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300208768 jackw22664 https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300209503 Residents 65 or older: 14.7% (18th out of 27 districts in Florida)]]> 2018-11-04 17:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jackw22664/ivfupdgzgc46/wish/300209503