David Hogg: Gillum's positive message connected to young people in Florida

[DonViejo]

BY JOHN BOWDEN - 08/29/18 09:17 AM EDT

Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg praised Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum (D) on Wednesday following his surprise victory in Florida's gubernatorial primary, and said that Gillum won due to his ability to capture the youth vote.

Hogg, one of the survivors of a February school shooting that left 17 dead at a Florida high school, told The Washington Post that Gillum's involvement in the movement for stricter gun laws following the shooting inspired many of Florida's younger voters to turn out on Tuesday.

“A lot of the young people I know were excited by him,” Hogg told the Post, adding: "The young people will win.”

“We as young people will win not by using hate, not by using division,” Hogg continued. “It’s about campaigning and voting.”

Gillum, whose candidacy received a boost from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) earlier this month, edged out establishment favorite Gwen Graham on Tuesday to capture the Democratic nomination to face Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) for the governor's mansion currently held by Gov. Rick Scott (R) in the fall.

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[NCTraveler]

1. Graham who has an extremely short political career...

And who has said she won’t vote for Pelosi as speaker... Is establishment?

Ratfuckers gunna ratfuck. Good comments by Hogg.

[SunSeeker]

2. I remember Gillum taking a brave stand on gun control.

Back when it was practically illegal for an Florida office holder to do so.