2018 Florida Primaries

This week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we break down the seven main candidates running for governor and where exactly they stand. Who should you vote for? Well, that’s up to you, but this cheat sheet on the basics covers the major issues facing Florida voters this year.

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

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