Meet David Jolly

Former Republican Congressman David Jolly joins host Rick Outzen on "We Don't Color On the Dog" to discuss his remarkable political journey from GOP Senate candidate to Democratic gubernatorial hopeful. In this candid conversation, Jolly opens up about his evolution from Bush 41 Republican through the Tea Party years to his current Democratic campaign for Florida governor.Jolly argues that his core values haven't changed—rather, the Republican Party left him behind by abandoning fiscal discipline and expanding government overreach into bedrooms, classrooms, and doctor's offices.He outlines his vision for addressing Florida's affordability crisis, including innovative solutions for the collapsed property insurance market, generational property tax reform, and reinvestment in public education.The conversation covers Jolly's strategy for building a winning coalition that extends beyond traditional Democratic voters and his authentic approach to engaging diverse communities across Florida. Jolly emphasizes that this race isn't about Donald Trump—it's about change versus more of the same, focusing on kitchen table issues that affect all Florida families.