3 reasons why David Jolly could win Florida’s governor’s race

After winning more than 60% of the vote in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for governor, former U.S. Rep. David Jolly moves on to the Nov. 3 general election, where he’ll face a Republican opponent who has way more money, airtime and party support. But Jolly isn’t fazed by U.S. Rep.

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3 reasons why David Jolly could win Florida’s governor’s race

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