A.G. Gancarski
Election Night was a disaster for Florida Democrats.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell endured double-digit losses. A constitutional amendment that would have legalized recreational pot went up in smoke, while voters rejected a bid to rescind abortion prohibitions imposed by the GOP-controlled state government.
In the wake of that defeat, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried is offering astronomical aspirations, referring to the Vice President’s advice given Wednesday on the path forward.
“As Vice President Kamala Harris said, we must fill the sky with stars. Florida is worth fighting for — that has always been our north star, and it must continue to be in the days to come,” Fried vowed.
Harris, who actually advised her supporters to “fill the sky with the light of a billion brilliant stars,” arguably didn’t spend much time “fighting for” Sunshine State voters, sending surrogates like Doug Emhoff and Bill and Hillary Clinton in lieu of actual visits to Florida.
However, the Chair pledges the party will be resilient as it heads into another year that will likely be heavier on press releases than policy victories.
“While the results of this election are not what we hoped for, the last thing Florida Democrats are going to do is give up,” Fried said.
“Over the next four years, Florida Democrats will continue to organize, mobilize and hold Republicans accountable — because our job is bigger than one election. Our fight to defend freedom and democracy in Florida is our sacred responsibility and the only way we can claw back political power in the Sunshine State is to stay in the fight — the people of our state depend on it.”
7 comments
the future
November 7, 2024 at 8:25 am
forgive them lord for they know not what they have done…
but our children already do…..
Kammy Is Toast
November 7, 2024 at 8:26 am
Nikki Fried has been one of the top Republican recruiter’s in the state of Florida. Keep up the great work Nikki. 🤣
White Spiteful Devil Rapist Trump
November 7, 2024 at 9:10 am
Their are 41 electors vote that has not been called in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada,they have not been certified by Secretary of State
Kammy Is Toast
November 7, 2024 at 10:03 am
Okay. And?
Hopeful
November 7, 2024 at 9:59 am
I think that democrats need to start smaller in Florida and start with winning local races and more state seat races. They need to do a better job of connecting the state problems of home insurance and environmental issues with republicans and they aren’t doing a good job of it. They need to make the case that the same issues will continue to happen if the same people are elected into office. The republicans have had control of this state since 98. If we want change we need to start small get people registered to vote and get out and vote and win in state elections first before we can try and get back to a swing state status.
Florida is Red
November 7, 2024 at 10:08 am
What can you or the Democrats do about homeowner insurance? I’m all ears. After these two storms this year we are will into the billions on claims. Who pays?
BGD
November 7, 2024 at 10:21 am
The first star they need go super nova on, is the leader of the party. Mrs. Fried has been a disaster. And frankly, as a Republican, I am grateful she is in the position that she is.