Top Florida Dem Launches Challenge To DeSantis

The New York Times reports:

Nikki Fried, Florida’s agriculture commissioner, declared her candidacy for governor on Tuesday, casting herself as the Democratic Party’s best option to defeat Ron DeSantis, the popular Republican incumbent, given her role as the only statewide elected Democrat.

“After two decades of Republican governors, it’s time to try something new,” Ms. Fried said in a brief phone interview days before her announcement. “It’s time for a change.”

Ms. Fried is the second major Democrat to enter the race. Representative Charlie Crist of St. Petersburg began his campaign last month and has been holding political events across the state. Mr. Crist is far better known.

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Nikki Fried, Florida’s agriculture commissioner, announced her bid for governor on Tuesday, casting herself as the Democratic Party’s best candidate to defeat Ron DeSantis. https://t.co/JKMeHRCk0s

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