Heated Exchange Between Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Challenger
A visit by U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to a local Democratic club turned into a heated argument with her primary opponent, Elijah Manley, who she is currently suing.
The 4-minute exchange, captured on video, showed the 46-year-old lawmaker and the 26-year-old challenger engaging in a nasty argument. At one point, Cherfilus-McCormick appeared to say "Your mama" to Manley.
- The argument centered on a $1 million defamation lawsuit filed by Cherfilus-McCormick against Manley last month.
- The lawsuit claims Manley spread "blatant lies" about Cherfilus-McCormick in campaign videos and published commentaries.
- The case remains active, with a summons submitted to Manley four days before the confrontation.
"If you want to come up here and be disrespectful, let's rock 'n' roll."
Author's summary: Heated exchange between Cherfilus-McCormick and Manley.