James Fishback launches campaign for Governor

Azaria CEO James Fishback just formally announced his campaign for Governor. The move came after weeks of teasing a run on a conservative, nativist platform. “America is our birthright, and we will never let them steal it from us,” Fishback said in a nearly three-minute video launching his campaign. Fishback posted the video about 40 minutes before a planned press conference in Tallahassee. In the video, Fishback directly attacked U. S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Naples Republican endorsed for Governor by President Donald Trump. Fishback also promoted himself as the clear ideological successor to Gov. Ron DeSantis. “If a Republican politician supports the H-1B scam that fires our workers, he can’t be our next Governor. If he goes out and supports the building of AI data centers that threaten our electric bills and our water supply, he can’t be our next Governor. And if he goes to Congress and does nothing for us but makes millions of dollars trading stocks for himself, he can’t be our next Governor,” Fishback said. “Congressman Byron Donalds can’t be our next Governor because he won’t fight for Florida like Ron DeSantis has. I will. I’ll fight to preserve Governor DeSantis’ wins by keeping Florida free from DEI (diversity equity and inclusion), radical transgenderism, (George) Soros-backed prosecutors, child predators, voter fraud and the millions of illegals that invaded our country on Kamala Harris’ watch.” Meanwhile, he focused on affordability and touted his own roots to the Sunshine State while promising to visit all 67 Florida counties on the campaign trail. “I’m running for Florida Governor so I can make life more affordable for you and your family, easier to afford groceries, to buy a home, to raise a family, and when it’s all said and done, to retire with dignity,” Fishback said. Notably, Fishback, also the founder of the conservative Incubate Debate competitions, jumps into the ring as speculation rises about Lt. Gov. Jay Collins entering the contest. Collins was named to his post by DeSantis earlier this year and would likely also run as DeSantis’ natural successor, likely with the Governor’s endorsement.
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