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Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Steven Sloan, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The cynic, a 71-year-old woman, questioned Jolly's ability to remain true to Democratic values.
A former Republican is running for governor in Florida as a Democrat. David Jolly, who has also been an independent, is attempting to prove that Democrats can win in the state. Jolly recently spoke to a crowd in a town in Florida, where he faced doubts from a self-described political cynic.
The cynic, a 71-year-old woman, questioned Jolly's ability to remain true to Democratic values. Further details about Jolly's campaign and his response to the cynic's questions are available from KSAT 12's source. The news outlet has more information on Jolly's run for governor and his efforts to connect with voters in Florida.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A former Republican is running for governor in Florida as a Democrat. David Jolly, who has also been an independent, is attempting to prove that Democrats can win in the state. Jolly recently spoke…
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