The Congressional District 24 candidate forum had South Florida politics and the YouTube comments going CRAZY!
On this episode of the Can We Talk Podcast, Janey breaks down everything that happened at the Miami-Dade NAACP forum at Florida Memorial University—including the moments everyone is talking about.
We’ll discuss:
🎤 Did Shevrin Jones cement himself as the front-runner with the loudest crowd and his signature swagger?
🥊 Did Oliver Gilbert finish stronger than he started after firing back at Kendrick Meek Jr.’s shady remarks?
😳 Did Kendrick Meek Jr.—or should we say “Meek Mill” 😅—become the surprise of the night with his aggressive debate style?
📖 Why Rod Vereen’s long answers actually had people in the comments appreciating the history lessons.
🤔 Jean Monestime’s standout moments, why Dr. Davis struggled to break through, and why Republican candidate Te Mayonna Brown stayed true to her message—even if the audience wasn’t buying it.
👀 We’ll also talk about the candidates who didn’t show up and whether skipping a major forum hurts their campaigns.
Plus… 📣 Did this debate actually change anyone’s mind, or did it simply energize each candidate’s existing supporters?
👀 Commissioner Kionne McGhee is teasing a major endorsement in the CD-24 race. We’ll discuss what it could mean and who I think has the most to gain.
And finally… 📰 We’ll talk about the political hit piece targeting Oliver Gilbert that invoked the late Art Teele. Was it fair campaign strategy, or did it cross the line? Judging by the comments online, a lot of people weren’t buying it.
More than 300 people packed Florida Memorial University, and according to the Miami-Dade NAACP, more than 450 people tuned in online. One thing is clear—people are paying attention to this race.
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