Via email from the Florida Democratic Party:
In response to the delivery of antisemitic propaganda to homes and multiple neo-Nazi demonstrations across Florida, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement:
“Ron has failed time and time again to denounce neo-Nazis — even when they’re chanting “Jews get the rope” in front of his campaign signs,” said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. “He seems more concerned with keeping their votes than condemning their ideas.
“It is incumbent on every public official to condemn neo-Nazism in the strongest terms possible, but Ron refuses to do it. His silence stokes hatred and deadly violence in our communities — we saw the very real consequences of his inaction on a swastika-wrapped gun barrel in Jacksonville last month.
“Florida Democrats stand united against neo-Nazis and anyone else spewing antisemitism, bigotry, and hate in our state, because an attack on one is an attack on all. Once again, we call on Ron to do his job for all Floridians: vocally condemn neo-Nazism and all forms of hate speech.”
Representative Anna Eskamani: “Nazis in Altamonte Springs at Cranes Roost Park screaming “we are everywhere” — absolutely disgusting stuff and another example of the far right extremism growing in FL.”
Representative Lois Frankel: “I’m disgusted by the latest incident of antisemitic materials spread around Palm Beach County. We must speak out against bigotry whenever we see it, and I’ll continue to use my platform to fight back against the scourge of antisemitism in our community. Hate has no place here.”
Congressman Maxwell Frost: “Nazi marching in our community. Why? Because they feel comfortable enough to do so.”
State Senator Tina Polsky: “I am so disgusted by the hate in this state. I’m so disgusted that these vile anti-semites feel emboldened to march openly. These actions are not condemned by leadership because these Nazis are their voters. So you’re either against Nazis or you’re not. Their silence is complicity.”
Representative Rita Harris: “We have reached a truly dark place in our history when neo-Nazis feel welcome to spew their hate. It is incumbent on every elected official and every Floridian against this savage way of thinking. The time for unity against these heinous acts is now.”
Someone has launched a fake “Nazis For DeSantis” website.
Florida Democrats stand united against neo-Nazis, antisemitism and hate in our state. Once again, we call on Ron to do his job for all Floridians: vocally condemn neo-Nazism and all forms of hate speech.
Read our full statement ⤵️https://t.co/qZBf55gzD3
— Florida Democrats (@FlaDems) September 4, 2023
WARNING HATE SPEECH: It’s important you see this. To know these people exist. During the “Red Shirts March” of the neo Nazi groups “Blood Tribe” and “Goyim Defense League” in Orlando, a black man drives by “Why y’all got those masks on” a moment of levity. pic.twitter.com/lI1L51KDD9
— Sandi Bachom 📹 (@sandibachom) September 3, 2023
This is what happens when a state falls prey to a white supremacist governor. This, a week after a nazi murderer three Black Floridians. Come here at your own risk. https://t.co/bQStnF1WsN
— Lesley Abravanel 🪩 (@lesleyabravanel) September 2, 2023
“Nazis were rallying in Jacksonville, in Orlando, at Disney, [and] many of them flew DeSantis flags alongside swastikas.”
“What politician from any party WOULDN’T immediately condemn Nazis rallying in their name??? Ron DeSantis was that politician.” –@CarlosGSmith pic.twitter.com/tC6oN6odwi
— Carlos Guillermo Smith (@CarlosGSmith) August 29, 2023
Nazis have been made to feel very comfortable in Florida as a direct result of @GovRonDeSantis .
His racist dog whistles are now foghorns rallying his base. This is the base he is cultivating to slake his thirst for political power. https://t.co/qfHmZ87qar— Nadine Smith (@1NadineSmith) September 3, 2023