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American Focus > Blog > Politics > 'This race is about Donald Trump and Elon Musk': DNC chair visits Florida amid tight special election
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'This race is about Donald Trump and Elon Musk': DNC chair visits Florida amid tight special election

Last updated: March 31, 2025 8:16 am
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The palpable anxiety among Republicans regarding the upcoming special election in Florida’s staunchly conservative 6th Congressional District has prompted Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin to take action, making a campaign visit over the weekend. This move underscores the Democrats’ belief that recent successes in special elections, such as a narrowly won state Senate seat in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, could be a harbinger of change in Florida.

Martin, a seasoned strategist with deep roots in Minnesota’s Democratic landscape, expressed his aims clearly: “I wanted to come out to make sure that we help close strong in this election.” During a conversation with Florida Playbook, however, it became clear that the focus of his remarks often drifted away from the Republican candidate, state Senator Randy Fine. When queried about this oversight, Martin candidly admitted, “I haven’t heard much about him at the doors, to be honest with you. And so I think this race is about Donald Trump and Elon Musk and people’s deep dissatisfaction with what’s happening.”

Instead of discussing Fine, Martin highlighted the concerns that voters are voicing: skyrocketing living costs and the looming threat of increased tariffs. Seniors, in particular, are anxious about potential cuts to Social Security, a fear that persists despite Trump’s repeated assurances that he would protect these benefits. Democrats have seized upon this anxiety, suggesting that Republicans, despite their proclamations, harbor intentions to undermine Social Security. Reports have emerged of seniors facing longer wait times when they reach out for assistance, a consequence of significant federal workforce reductions.

“There’s a lot of buyer’s remorse right now amongst the Republican base and voters who felt like Donald Trump was actually going to do something to improve their lives,” Martin observed, underscoring a growing sentiment of disillusionment among some GOP supporters.

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While Martin expressed optimism regarding Weil’s chances in the race, he acknowledged that a close outcome would resonate deeply with voters’ sentiments about Trump’s presidency. The White House has not weighed in on this particular race, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has characterized the tight competition as a “candidate-specific issue,” conveniently sidestepping any broader implications that might involve party dynamics or dissatisfaction with Fine’s past clashes with DeSantis.

Martin’s reflections provide insight into how Democrats are recalibrating their strategies in a post-Trump landscape. He emphasized the critical importance of Florida and the South for the Democratic Party, particularly given the state’s projected population growth, which could yield as many as five additional congressional seats. “We can’t give up on Florida,” he declared, recognizing the uphill battle posed by Republicans’ substantial 1.2 million voter registration advantage. Yet, he noted that targeting unregistered voters could be a fruitful avenue in their campaign efforts.

While Martin remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the DNC’s financial commitment to this special election, he did confirm that it constitutes a “six-figure investment.” This is not the first time national Democrats have publicly committed to prioritizing Florida; previous cycles have seen similar vows, even as their actions—like Vice President Kamala Harris’s absence from the state after her nomination—reflected a lack of genuine engagement.

So, what sets this campaign apart? Martin asserts, “This is a new DNC. I’m a new chair. I ran on a platform of getting the DNC out of D.C. and not focusing just on seven battleground states and a few congressional races. I ran on a 50-state strategy, which means we are contesting races up and down the ballot, not just congressional races, but local races, state races, federal races, and that we’re going to compete everywhere.”

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This ambitious approach, if executed effectively, could signal a transformative moment for the Democratic Party in regions where they have historically struggled. However, whether this new strategy translates into electoral success remains to be seen, as the political landscape continues to evolve in unpredictable ways.

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