The dominant performance by Republicans across the country in the 2021 elections last week has put Democrats on the defensive. Now, the Democratic Governors Association is planning to give up on Florida before the race even begins.

The DGA spent $7.6 million trying to boost Andrew Gillum over Republican Ron DeSantis in 2018. But now, Florida Democratic consultants “who have been in contact with the DGA” told Politico that Florida is being moved down the priority list. It’s an insult added to injury, as Florida Democrats are poised to nominate Charlie Crist, a former Republican and independent who has already lost two statewide races in Florida.

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