Top Florida Democrat Says Party is ‘Dead,’ Eyes Independent Gov. Run as GOP Surges
April 24, 2025
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Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing g.whisnant@newsweek.com. Find him on Twitter @GabeWhisnant.
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Florida Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo stunned colleagues Thursday by announcing on the Senate floor that he is leaving the Democratic Party and registering with no party affiliation. His departure marks another blow to Florida Democrats, who have faced a series of demoralizing defeats and continued party infighting.
“The Democratic Party in Florida is dead,” Pizzo declared, criticizing modern partisanship as “a mess” and calling for practical leadership over politics. “Stripping myself of the title of a party designation allows me to run free and clear, clean and transparent,” he added, a nod to his rumored 2026 gubernatorial ambitions.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.
Reporting by the Associated Press contributed to this story.
Florida Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo stunned colleagues Thursday by announcing on the Senate floor that he is leaving the Democratic Party and registering with no party affiliation. His departure marks another blow to Florida… Florida Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo stunned colleagues Thursday by announcing on the Senate floor that he is leaving the Democratic Party and registering with no party affiliation. His departure marks another blow to Florida Democrats, who have faced a series of demoralizing defeats and continued party infighting.
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