#james fishback

Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback told a Black man who confronted him on the campaign trail that he should be lynched.

Yes, you read that right.

Lynching is the process of extrajudicial murder by mob, usually by hanging. Throughout U.S. history, Black people have been the most frequent victims of lynchings by white mobs.

The comment occurred after Fishback was confronted about previous allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with an underage girl in 2022, resulting in a Florida school district severing ties with him. Fishback has denied the allegations.

Oliver Willis at Daily Kos:

Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback told a Black man who confronted him on the campaign trail that he should be lynched. Yes, you read that right. Lynching is the process of extrajudicial murder by mob, usually by hanging. Throughout U.S. history, Black people have been the most frequent victims of lynchings by white mobs. The comment occurred after Fishback was confronted about previous allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with an underage girl in 2022, resulting in a Florida school district severing ties with him. Fishback has denied the allegations. As he berated the man for bringing up the allegations, Fishback repeatedly said, “You should be lynched.” This is not the first time that Fishback has made a comment like this. After the Trump administration arrested journalist Don Lemon—who is Black—for reporting on an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest at a Minnesota church, Fishback praised the clear violation of the First Amendment.

*headdesks*

Faith, what were you thinking when you posted that?

TLDR

Fishback cant even run for governor because he hasnt been a florida resident long enough

James Fishback, who is running to be the Republican candidate for Florida governor, was previously accused of sexual misconduct with a minor.

A man running in the Republican primary for Florida governor is apparently willing to go anywhere to meet potential voters ― even dating apps.