Latest 2022 FL Governor Polling

[madville]

Hard to believe Crist is likely the best candidate against Desantis and giving it a try again. He’s kind of resilient though and has some money behind him, even after losing his last two statewide efforts against Rubio and Rick Scott.

I think Crist believed Florida was going permanently Blue when he rebuked the Republican Party back around 2009/2010, gotta remember Obama won FL at the time and was popular.


Desantis - 51
Crist - 43

Desantis - 53
Fried - 42

Democratic Primary
Crist - 44%
Fried - 27%

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/2022/Mason_Dixon_Florida_Governor_Feb_15th_2022.pdf

[Tommy Carcetti]

1. As former Governor, I guess name recognition is key, even over the sitting Secretary of Agriculture

And yes, he was a Republican as Governor, but honestly he was not that bad even then--hands down the best Governor I've had in Florida. (Not hard since the only others were Jeb, Scott and DeSantis).

Since his switch, he has proven himself to be a reliable Democrat.

Honestly I don't care if it's Crist or Fried, as long as either beats DeSantis.

[madville]

3. Crist definitely has the recognition advantage

Agricultural commissioner isn’t exactly a high profile position either.

Crist and Fried both have the same problem, they are white lawyers and honestly, kind of boring. Neither is going to generate enthusiasm or community support like say a Stacey Abrams can in Georgia.

[PortTack]

2. Sad! Ppl continuing to vote for a fascist prick like deathsatan!

[madville]

5. White, 50+, and male voters

Are all Desantis’s prime demographics. It’s going to be hard to overcome that with either of the two most likely Democratic candidates. Neither is going to generate much enthusiasm with the younger voters, and they aren’t really linked to the Hispanic and Black communities/voting bases.

[TheRealNorth]

8. If going back to Jim Crow days isn't enough to motivate young minority voters....

I don't know what will.

[brooklynite]

4. Why is it hard to believe that a former Governor who's won Statewide would be the best candidate?

[madville]

6. He's only won statewide as a Republican

And has more recently lost statewide against Rubio and Scott.

It’s not hard to believe he’ll win the Democratic primary, that’s all but guaranteed with this field, just unfortunate he’s the best option. Would be nicer to see a fresher face from the Black or Hispanic community that could generate more enthusiasm and national attention.

[tritsofme]

15. He hasn't won a statewide race since 2006.

He’s lost two statewide races since then. There must be a stronger candidate out there.

[SoCalDavidS]

7. We Need To Stop Wasting Money In FL & TX

Sorry to those that live there, but those states are a lost cause. Better use for campaigns elsewhere.

[Doc Sportello]

9. I have to agree

Florida has been a lost cause for some time but people keep hoping. Since Beto made a good run last time I'd like to see how he does this time but overall you're right.

[madville]

10. At least in the short term

I like Val Demings but it’s not feeling like the best timing to try to oust Rubio, he’ll be riding Desantis’s coattails in this one. Also sucks she’ll have to give up her House seat win or lose to go up against him.

[William769]

11. Like where?

Honest question.

[madville]

16. Georgia is going to be competitive

Also NC, AZ, NV, WI and PA.

At best I would expect FL and TX to mirror the 2020 presidential election numbers for the statewide governor/senate races. Around about 52-46% similar to the Trump/Biden numbers, that’s at best, could be worse depending how the economy/inflation/fuel prices are going.

[Samrob]

13. NO! That's what they want us to do. Run in every race. Anything can happen. nt

[SoCalDavidS]

18. We Can Still Run In Every Race

Just don't plow so much money into them, when that money can be better utilized elsewhere, on races where we have a chance to win.

[Jose Garcia]

12. Crist did not "go Blue" in 2010

He was running for the Senate as a Republican, but then switched to independent in the Spring of 2010 after Rubio started leading in the polls for the GOP primary.

[madville]

14. Didn't claim he went fully "blue" in 2010

But he definitely began trending that direction in 2010 by vetoing several high profile Republican bills passed in the legislature. By rebuking the Republican Party he was betting on the state trending more Democratic after Obama’s success and it hasn’t, the opposite actually.

[edhopper]

17. That a complete ass hat like DeSantis

Can stay popular.
That voters fail to see what an evil wanker he is
Is why America is doomed.

[Brainfodder]

20. The Republicans are being played and allow it if they only use Fools News and such?

Gullible and research lazy/ignorant aint helping either.
Some don't even have internet in the stix so it's up to local chatter/radio/newspapers, and how's that been working out?

[Polybius]

19. Yeah we're not winning this one

Florida has moved to the Right for some reason.