Elijah Cummings' daughters support former staffer instead of his widow

[left-of-center2012]

Two daughters of the late Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland on Tuesday endorsed their father's former staffer Harry Spikes, instead of Cummings' widow, in the race to fill the congressman's seat.

The congressman died in October and there is now a crowded race (8 Republicans and 24 Democrats) to fill his spot on Capitol Hill. Spikes, who worked as the district director for 15 years in Cummings' Baltimore office, had announced his candidacy on Thursday. Jennifer Cummings and her sister, Adia, decided to back Spikes over Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Cummings' third wife, who is their stepmother.

Jennifer and Adia Cummings said on Tuesday that they are supporting Spikes because of his relationship with their father.

"My sister and I are supporting Harry Spikes for Congress because for the past 15 years he's worked alongside our father to meet the needs of the people of the Maryland's 7th Congressional District," Cummings said in a statement to the Post. "Harry knows this community. Our father often said of himself that he was 'an ordinary man called to an extraordinary mission,' and Harry embodies that same spirit."

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/26/politics/elijah-cummings-harry-spikes-rockeymoore-congress-maryland/index.html

[hlthe2b]

1. If it had been me, I think I would have simply refrained from endorsing anyone if they were so

conflicted. Am I wrong that Elijah WANTED his widow to run for the position?

[helpisontheway]

2. Exactly..no one said they had to endorse. Nt

[RestoreAmerica2020]

3. I guess Rep. Cummings' 3rd wife, their stepmother, won't be inviting them for Thanksgiving..ay dios

..familia! With friends like that who needs enemies! Mrs. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings and Democratic Chair of Maryland, successful business owner and author is a successful woman in her own right..here's her brief bio:

Wikipedia
Maya Michelle Rockeymoore Cummings is an American consultant, politician, and chair of the Maryland Democratic Party in the United States. Before her election as party chair, she briefly ran for Governor of Maryland. She owns a Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm.
Born: January 31, 1971 (age 48 years), Texas
Party: Democratic Party
Education: John Jay High School, Purdue University
Books: The Political Action Handbook: A how to Guide for the Hip Hop Generation

[OnDoutside]

4. I saw her being interviewed, and was impressed by her.

[Jake Stern]

5. They have the right to endorse who THEY feel is the best candidate

and they did. If Mrs. Cummings is offended that's strictly on her.