Ron DeSantis, the Republican nominee for Florida Governor told Fox News this morning that Florida shouldn't "monkey this up" by electing Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.
"It's disgusting that Ron DeSantis is launching his general election campaign with racist dog whistles," Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo said.
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Geoff Burgan, Gillum's campaign spokesman, said the campaign was letting the FDP respond. "DeSantis' comments speak for themselves."