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Florida Democratic governor hopeful David Jolly says politics are at a "1974 post-Watergate moment"

Florida Democratic governor hopeful David Jolly says politics are at a "1974 post-Watergate moment"

Summary

David Jolly, a Democrat running for governor in Florida, says the current political situation is similar to the time after the Watergate scandal in 1974. Democrats are hopeful about winning, even though they have not won a statewide election in Florida since 2018.

Key Facts

  • David Jolly is the Democratic candidate for Florida governor.
  • He compares today’s politics to the period after the Watergate scandal in 1974.
  • Democrats are optimistic about this election cycle in Florida.
  • Florida has not elected a Democrat to a statewide office since 2018.
  • President Donald Trump adopted Florida as his home state.
  • Jolly discussed his campaign on CBS News program "The Takeout."
  • The governor’s race in Florida is seen as challenging for Democrats.
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