David Jolly: ‘I don’t care about the left-right spectrum’

Florida’s Democratic nominee for governor, David Jolly, said Wednesday he’s not focused on the political divide within the party but rather is seeking solutions to big-ticket issues impacting voters ahead of the midterm elections.

“I’m in a very postpartisan, postideological space. I reject the left-right spectrum. I don’t care about the left-right spectrum. We have big problems that need big solutions. So what I did as a Democrat is amplify the fundamental values in our party, that the economy should work for everybody,” Jolly said during a Wednesday appearance on NewsNation’s “Cuomo.”

“Economic growth is good, but it’s got to work for everybody. The private sector should lead, but government needs to fill in the gaps,” he added.

Jolly served in the House as a Republican before becoming an independent in 2019 following woes with President Trump.

Last year, he registered as a Democrat and launched his gubernatorial bid within a new party.

His campaign has coincided with a growing progressive pulse within the faction focused on improving healthcare, housing, safety and the environment, which Jolly has said are of concern to all people.

The Democratic gubernatorial nominee firmly stated he was a capitalist in favor of the private economy and rejected ties to socialism during the “Cuomo” segment.

However, he said democratic socialists including Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D) are gaining momentum by outlining a plan to address the economic crisis impacting Americans nationwide.

“Our politics are very different. We disagree on a whole lot,” Jolly said of Nixon and democratic socialists.

“But the reality is, I think in each one of these races, to your point, Democratic candidates were addressing the economic crisis that is real. That is real,” he added.

Jolly continued to state that Republicans’ “major fault” is refusing to recognize the economic anxiety.

“They’re following the Trump playbook of just telling people that what they’re feeling is wrong. Republicans are out of touch. Democrats have an opportunity this year,” he added.

Jolly will face off against Trump endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) in November, while Nixon is challenging Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) for her seat in the upper chamber.