David Jolly’s Bold Gamble in Florida | San Antonio News

David Jolly, ex-Republican turned Democrat, is betting his political future on a bold gamble: he can win Florida’s governor’s race and reignite Democratic hopes in the Sunshine State. After years of GOP dominance — including three Trump wins and DeSantis’s massive victory — Jolly is hitting town halls, touting economic fairness and voter protection, while openly embracing his past but insisting his values remain unchanged. Facing a well-funded opponent who labels him too liberal, Jolly sees cracks in Republican unity, fueled by cultural fatigue, Latino voter shifts, and recent Democratic special election wins. If he pulls off an upset, it could reshape national politics — turning Florida purple and opening a new chapter for Democrats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7aa128b669aace3