Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
LEESBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cyn Doyle is a self-described political cynic. So when David Jolly , the Republican-turned-independent who is now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, swung through this town dotted by lakes and…
Florida Democrat David Jolly, a former Republican, is attempting to demonstrate that Democrats can still win in the state. During a town hall meeting in Leesburg, Jolly faced criticism from a senior citizen, Cyn Doyle, who questioned whether Jolly would become another failed politician like John Fetterman. In response, Jolly emphasized his commitment to change and his guiding principles of economic stability, government assistance, and personal protection.
Jolly's campaign has taken him across Florida, from a wealthy Republican retirement community to a Democratic stronghold in Hillsborough County. Despite strong Republican dominance under President Donald Trump, Jolly believes Florida's political landscape is still ripe for Democratic success. As he prepares for the upcoming primary against Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, who has amassed a significant financial advantage, Jolly aims to prove that Democrats can still compete and win in Florida.
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