National Hispanic Democratic group launches first 2022 attack against Carlos Gimenez

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WASHINGTON

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez doesn’t have a 2022 opponent yet, but national Democrats are beginning to attack the first-term Miami Republican for his votes in January to overturn election results in two states hours after proTrump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Bold PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released a digital ad in English and Spanish on Tuesday attacking Gimenez for his votes on Jan. 6 and 7 to decertify electors in Arizona and Pennsylvania.

“When an extremist mob attacked the Capitol, Congressman Carlos Gimenez was forced to hide,” the ad says, juxtaposing footage of police final vote looming on June 8, homeowners still sipping well water could soon be on the clock to move onto the grid at their own officers fighting with the crowd. “But hours later, with blood still on the floors of the Capitol, he voted with Trump and helped spread the same lies that left a police officer dead and many others injured.” expense.

“It’s the right thing to do,” Mayor Joseph Corradino said Tuesday. “We’ve got to move for

The ad, which is part of a modest five-figure digital investment from Bold PAC, is a sign that Democrats will work to ensure that former President Donald Trump’s continued, false attacks on the validity of the 2020 election will be a campaign issue for Republicans like Gimenez who represent competitive districts.

“What I’ve seen since Gimenez got here is he plays both sides of the

MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., center, speaks during a press conference about the cruise and tourism industry at PortMiami on April 9.

SAMANTHA J. GROSS sgross@miamiherald.com Linda Lawson’s well received a filter from the state that was installed in November. Her family has also received a regular supply of bottled water for drinking, cooking, bathing and other household activities.