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Florida GOP Debate Drama Unfolds
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Florida’s GOP skips a full gubernatorial debate this month, citing only Byron Donalds as meeting their strict criteria—10% polls, $10M raised, 10K+ donors. While the party insists voters still get to hear from all candidates, critics like Paul Renner and James Fishback call the move rigged and disgraceful, demanding fair debate access. Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is ready to debate anytime, but Donalds’ camp refuses to support weaker campaigns, focusing instead on beating Democrats. Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in, criticizing the party’s gatekeeping and urging an open process, warning engineered outcomes backfire. Primaries are August 18—winner faces the Democrat in November.
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