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Going from GOP to Democrats part of political evolution

David Jolly, the former Republican Congressman from Pinellas County, is officially running for Florida governor--this time as a Democrat. Jolly, a vocal critic of President Trump, left the GOP in 2018 and identified as an independent before registering as a Democrat in April. He says his decision to align with the Florida Democratic Party is a continuation of his "political evolution."
Source: WTSP Tampa Bay CBS-10 on 2026 Florida Gubernatorial race , Jun 5, 2025

Liberty is granted from our Creator to the individual

Constitutional Philosophy: I believe in the individual, and I believe government's role is to provide for the equality of opportunity for all individuals. In the Preamble of the Constitution, the people of our United States sought to secure the 'Blessings of Liberty.' This was a reflection of a core foundational belief that liberty and freedom are granted from our Creator to the individual, and individuals then in turn determine what authority to give to government.
Source: 2014 House campaign website, DavidJolly.com, "Issues" , Mar 11, 2014

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Charlie Crist
Nikki Fried
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Mike Haridopolos
Rick Scott
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