Redacted News James Fishback is running for Governor of Florida and says Florida needs to be first, not Israel
Jan 3, 2026
James Fishback, a Republican gubernatorial candidate for Florida, is making waves with his America First platform. He passionately defends free speech, particularly criticizing laws that equate criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Fishback argues for avoiding foreign wars and emphasizes the need for strategic military action only when warranted, such as against narco-traffickers in Venezuela. He also advocates for affordability in Florida through nuclear energy and opposes large AI data centers due to environmental concerns, all while promising a grassroots approach to connect with constituents.
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Free Speech Applies To Criticizing Israel
- James Fishback argues Florida law’s definition of antisemitism improperly limits criticism of Israel and threatens free speech.
- He frames defending the right to criticize any government as a core First Amendment principle he will protect.
Defend Speech You Disagree With
- Defend free speech even for views you disagree with so debate, refutation, and evidence prevail over punishment.
- Protect students' rights to express opinions in classrooms and campuses without criminal penalties.
Uniparty Fuels Endless Foreign Wars
- Fishback calls out a bipartisan 'uniparty' that supports foreign wars and corporate interests at the expense of Americans.
- He positions himself as an America First conservative opposing open-ended foreign interventions and foreign aid.