*Luther Campbell, also known as Uncle Luke, is considering a challenge against Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
Newsweek reports that the Miami-based artist revealed his potential congressional run in a recent interview with The Bulwark, published on March 29.
The 2 Live Crew frontman will formally decide his candidacy by Florida’s April 26 qualifying deadline. He expressed his belief in having “the opportunity to bring something back to the community.”
“And I get to fight these mother*******,” Campbell, 63, told the publication, noting that he was referring to “Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump, and all these crazy-a** Republicans who want to divide us.”
Gaetz responded to Campbell’s remarks in a statement to Newsweek: “The last time Uncle Luke ran for office he came in fourth in a mayoral race. He did lame radio ads for the even lamer Phil Levine for Governor campaign too. He says he wants to fight me but I’ve won all my elections. Uncle Luke has Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick in an undercard bout before he’s even a contender.”
In a post to X (formerly Twitter), Gaetx wrote, “Oh hey, Uncle Luke!”
As Newsweek reports, Cherfilus-McCormick was elected in the 2022 special election to fill the late Congressman Alcee Hastings’ seat in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. Last year, Luke’s brother Stanley Campbell announced plans to run for Florida Senate.
According to TheMessenger, Campbell is a renowned rocket scientist, navy pilot, and golf course owner. In October 2023, he noted interest in challenging former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel Powell for the Democratic nomination.
“Mr. Campbell’s personal story alone makes him one of the most compelling, formidable potential U.S. Senate candidates in the country,” said Kevin Cate, a top Florida Democratic strategist.
“If he’s able to complement that with good fundraising and organizing, all of the sudden Democrats might actually have a chance to take down Rick Scott,” Cate added.
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