Emilio Gonzalez

The governor endorsed me.

Both our senators endorsed me.

By the way, Eileen has been endorsed by the county mayor, by the Florida Democratic Party, by numerous members of Congress.

So this did eventually turn into a very partisan race.

I will tell you,

that long before I even filed, she was campaigning as the trusted Democrat.

That is to say, she put that label on herself and I did not.

I wanted to respect the NPA aspect and no party affiliation aspect of the race.

The president got on board, the governor got on board.

Everybody understands that there's concern about what would happen to Miami.

if somebody with her qualifications, or for that matter, lack of qualifications, were to take over the city.

Again, does it move the needle?

I hope so, but I'm still out there.

I'm not hiding from anybody.

I'm not hiding from this very subject, which- Well, what choice do you have?

I mean, it's right out- It's out there.

It's way out there.

And again, listen, if President Biden had wanted to say, hey, you know what?

Emilio's a great guy.

Fine, thanks.