FL-21: Can Laura Loomer ride a right-wing wave into the General Election?

[RandySF]

Laura Loomer became a right-wing favorite thanks to her numerous attention-grabbing stunts on social media. Now she’s seeking to be the conservative standard-bearer in Florida’s 21st Congressional District.

Loomer is one of six people seeking the GOP nomination in CD 21. She’s battling Christian Acosta, Elizabeth Felton, Aaron Scanlan, Reba Sherrill and Michael Vilardi in Tuesday’s primary.

Loomer has been a lightning rod of controversy for her anti-Muslim remarks and other antics. She supported Hallandale Beach Commissioner Anabelle Lima-Taub after Lima-Taub claimed Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, a Muslim, might “blow up Capitol Hill.”

Loomer was also banned from Twitter after calling Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar “anti-Jewish.” Facebook, Instagram, Medium, and several other social media platforms have cast Loomer aside as well.

Nevertheless, Loomer has been endorsed by the likes of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz and longtime GOP operative Roger Stone.



https://floridapolitics.com/archives/357315-loomer-ride-wave-general-election

[RhodeIslandOne]

1. No

[RockRaven]

2. I suppose it depends... Is she still handcuffed to the front door of Twitter's NYC office?

If so, that's gonna impede her campaigning in Florida. no?

She. Is. A. Fucking.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

3. She might actually make it to the General...

...on the basis of name recognition amongst the Republican base.

But she’ll be creamed by Lois Frankel once she gets there.

[obamanut2012]

4. she is not beating Frankel