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Florida Candidate Fishback Faces Abuse Claims and Controversies

3/10/2026

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Bryant Fulgham, a former staffer, told The Bulwark about dynamics in James Fishback, a Florida gubernatorial candidate, including repossession rumors and abuse of employees.
Fulgham departed after clashing with a veterans group tied to the USS Liberty, a ship linked to white nationalist sentiments.
Despite trailing in polls, Fishback has drawn attention for controversial remarks about a Black opponent's donations and for fantasizing about violence against a former CNN reporter.

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Bryant Fulgham, a former staffer, told The Bulwark about dynamics in James Fishback, a Florida gubernatorial candidate, including repossession rumors and abuse of employees.
Fulgham departed after clashing with a veterans group tied to the USS Liberty, a ship linked to white nationalist sentiments.
Despite trailing in polls, Fishback has drawn attention for controversial remarks about a Black opponent's donations and for fantasizing about violence against a former CNN reporter.