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Governor candidate David Jolly offers blunt message about his rival: ‘Byron Donalds is a liar’
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Key FactsJolly challenges Donalds in Florida governor race
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  • David Jolly received more than 60% in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, qualifying him for a Nov. 3 contest with Byron Donalds.

  • The article regards Donalds’ connection to Donald Trump as a possible liability and reports that Trump’s approval has declined by around 15 percentage points since early 2025.

  • A Hart Research survey of 600 likely Florida voters conducted in mid-August found unfavorable views of Donalds at 43% versus about 40% favorable, while Jolly recorded 20% and 30%, respectively; the article says the poll is not conclusive.

  • The article says Angie Nixon’s grassroots campaign could increase Democratic turnout and assist Jolly especially in North Florida, where Donalds performed less strongly in the primary.
  • I reject socialism.
    — David Jolly, during an MS NOW interview, proclaiming his rejection of socialism.
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