Florida Is the New Ground Zero for Both Political Parties’ Civil Wars
Summary
Florida is no longer a competitive state between Democrats and Republicans because many more Republicans have registered to vote there. However, strong disagreements within both parties continue, with notable fights happening among Democrats over their direction and candidates, and Republicans selecting their own nominee for governor.Key Facts
- Florida has nearly two million more registered Republicans than Democrats since Ron DeSantis became governor.
- The state is no longer seen as a battleground between the two parties in statewide elections this fall.
- Florida primaries show ongoing internal conflicts within both the Democratic and Republican parties.
- Former Republican David Jolly won the Democratic nomination for governor after switching parties and opposes socialism.
- Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member, won a primary against an establishment favorite.
- Centrist Democrat Jared Moskowitz defeated a DSA-backed challenger and criticized the DSA as “anti-American.”
- On the Republican side, Congressman Byron Donalds won the gubernatorial nomination.
- The internal struggles suggest Florida is a central area for party debates about direction and ideology.
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