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Byron Donalds, David Jolly clash at Florida economic forum

Donalds defended his economic record and outlined his priorities for Florida while disputing Jolly’s proposals.

Byron Donalds, David Jolly clash at Florida economic forum
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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At a Fort Lauderdale economic summit, Florida gubernatorial nominees Byron Donalds and David Jolly presented sharply different economic and policy agendas, including disputes over windstorm insurance and property taxes. They appeared separately, and Jolly reiterated that he would not debate Donalds.

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Republican gubernatorial nominee presenting his economic and policy agenda

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David W. Jolly
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Democratic gubernatorial nominee presenting his economic and policy agenda

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement of Donalds and popularity are discussed

Former president whose administration Donalds blamed for economic conditions

Florida representative whose position on immigration enforcement is contrasted with Donalds’s

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida governor whose administration’s policies are discussed

ALSO MENTIONED  Joseph Ladapo, Florida surgeon general whom Jolly said he would fire

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Byron Donalds and David Jolly Disagree Over Debate at Summit

At WLRN’s Sept. 23 Sunshine Economy Summit, Byron Donalds and David Jolly presented Florida policy positions but did not debate. Center outlets emphasize policy differences and fact-checking, while also highlighting the debate question: Jolly would not participate, and Donalds said he would have debated.

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