Charlie Crist promised Wednesday to fight for LGBTQ Floridians and pledged to undo a range of what he described as harmful and divisive policies implemented by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“Make no mistake. I’m running for governor to be a friend and ally, loyal ally to the LGBTQ community. The truth is we’re all children of God. We all deserve dignity. We all deserve respect and to be treated fairly,” the Democratic gubernatorial candidate said during a campaign stop in Wilton Manors, the unofficial capital of the LGBTQ community in South Florida. “Florida’s LGBTQ+ community deserves a governor who honors, respects and welcomes you all. Not one that treats you like a political punching bag.”
Crist was endorsed by local, state and national LGBTQ advocacy groups, with representatives praising him and excoriating DeSantis.
