Ousted From DNC, Wasserman Schultz Fighting To Stay In House

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz easily won her South Florida district six times, but a Democratic primary challenge from a Bernie Sanders-backed law professor is making her seventh try less than a sure bet.

Tim Canova has raised about $2.8 million thanks to the former presidential candidate's endorsement, an almost unheard of amount for a first-time candidate and almost as much as Wasserman Schultz's $3 million.

That is allowing him to run an aggressive campaign, accusing Wasserman Schultz of being a pawn of Wall Street who backs corporate donors over progressive causes.

Wasserman Schultz said that's not true, pointing to her appearance Thursday night at a forum aimed at bringing the police and African-American community together.

The primary is Aug. 30.