May 13th, 2021 by Jake Stofan
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is teasing a June 1st announcement for entering the race for Governor and former Republican Governor turned Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist has already announced, but early polling shows Democrats have a lot of ground to make up.
Three recent polls all show Governor Ron DeSantis holding a job approval rating over 50 percent.
The highest, commissioned by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, shows DeSantis’ approval at 60 percent.
“We see the support and the help that he has given us. I don’t see it changing in our industry at all,” said Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association President Carol Dover.
Polling shows Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls have lots of ground to make up
Jake Stofan, Tallahassee correspondent
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U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-St. Petersburg, gestures during a campaign rally as he announces his run for Florida governor Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O Meara)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried this week teased a June 1 announcement for entering the race for governor and former Republican governor turned Democratic congressman Charlie Crist has already announced his bid, but early polling shows Democrats have a lot of ground to make up.
Three recent polls all show Gov. Ron DeSantis holding a job approval rating over 50%.
Democratic Gubernatorial hopefuls in Florida have plenty of ground to make up WCJB Staff
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CAP NEWS/WCJB) - Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is teasing a June 1 announcement for entering the race for Governor and former Republican Governor turned Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist has already announced, but early polling shows Democrats have a lot of ground to make up.
Three recent polls all show Governor Ron DeSantis holding a job approval rating over 50 percent.
The highest, commissioned by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, shows DeSantis’ approval at 60 percent.