What Will Sommer has said about 2026 Florida gubernatorial election

In their words

Predictions

• Came true

  Sommer predicts James Fishback will not win the Florida Republican primary despite drawing larger crowds than Byron Donalds.

  “i don't think he's going to win but if you look at you know byron donald's events kind of lackluster”

  Pod Save America: The Splintering MAGA Media Rage Machine (Jun 7, 2026) · Listen from 56:00 · 2026 Florida gubernatorial election

  James Fishback lost the August 18, 2026 Florida Republican gubernatorial primary. He finished third with about 10.4% of the vote, behind Byron Donalds (about 47.9%) and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins (about 25.1%). Donalds was projected the winner.

  Sources: Becker Spotlight: Comprehensive Analysis: Florida Primary Election Results · Florida Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Donalds, Jolly, Collins and More · Florida governor primary results

  Checked Oct 10, 2026

Episodes

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  The Splintering MAGA Media Rage Machine

  Pod Save America · Jun 7, 2026 · 1 h 3 min

  Tommy Vietor and The Bulwark's Will Sommer survey the fracturing MAGA media world, from Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson to the Daily Wire, manosphere streamers and far-right candidates.

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