FLORIDA — Bloomberg campaign National Co-Chair and former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz released the following statement today in response to Bernie Sanders’ comments last night on 60-Minutes defending Fidel Castro and his regime, saying, “it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad.” Diaz responded:

MIAMI- The State of Florida voter registration and party change deadline for the March 17, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Election is Tuesday, February 18. Voters are encouraged not to wait and register to vote or make party changes today in one of the following ways:

NEW YORK — Geoffrey Canada, Founder of the Harlem Children's Zone and a national leader in education reform, today announced his endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, praising his plan to address racial disparities in our present-day systems as well as his commitment to creating opportunities for future generations of African Americans.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26) applauded a $2,877,758 Health and Human Services (HHS) Head Start grant for Le Jardin Community Center in Homestead, Florida. Le Jardin Community Center provides low-income children and families of diverse backgrounds opportunities to learn, develop, and increase their likelihood of success in the future.

Miami, Fla. — Today, Forward Florida announced the launch of a Spanish-langauge digital ad aimed at moving Florida Latinos to register to vote and engage in the 2020 election. 

Miami, FL -- This weekend, a full house of Republican leaders and activists gathered in Miami to welcome Trump Victory Senior Advisor John Pence and RNC Co-Chair Tommy Hicks Jr. for Trump Victory's National Day of Action, to prepare and train for the largest campaign mobilization in Miami-Dade history.

Tulsa, Oklahoma--Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberghas a problem with the systematic racism and societal bias that has kept Black America from achieving the economic equity.  And he is the only presidential candidate to confront the issue with a proposal to address one of the nations’ most prevalentdilemmas.  Bloomberg’s belief that the wall of discrimination has kept Black America from building generational wealthwas reinforced when he visited remnants of the little-known Black Wall Street Massacre site in Tulsa, Oklahoma.It was more evidence of America’s dark history. So, Bloomberg unveiled his Greenwood Initiative that will bring about economic justice to Black Americans at a time when it is essential.

MIAMI,  –Republicans from all across the state are gathering for a traditional Sunday afternoon picnic, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Tropical Park.

MIAMI - Today, Mike Bloomberg 2020 announced that Manny Diaz, former Mayor of the City of Miami, has been named National Political Co-Chair and Florida Co-Chair for the campaign. Diaz served as the Mayor of Miami for two terms from 2001-2009, having never before held elected office, and led the U.S. Conference of Mayors as President in 2008.

FLORIDA — Today, Osceola County District 2 Commissioner Viviana Janer endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, and will serve as a Co-Chair for Florida Puerto Ricans for Mike.

NEW YORK–  Jumaane Williams, the Caribbean American public advocate for New York City, has announced his endorsement of Senator Bernie Sanders for president of the United States.

NEW YORK — On Sunday, January 26, Mike Bloomberg 2020 will host a kickoff event to launch “United for Mike,” a nationwide outreach effort to rally support among Jewish Americans across the country in support of Mike’s commitment to rebuild America and defeat Donald Trump.