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INBOX: James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida Governor who is accused by his competitor Rep. Byron Donald of statutory rape, released a campaign video today pledging "to make the trains run on time," a direct reference to the Fascist dictator of Italy Benito Mussolini

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This dude appears to combine the social skills of Musk, the human empathy of Zuckerberg, and the charisma of Nate Silver. Truly, the GOP is sending the best of the best.

Was discussing this a few weeks ago... Yes, the Brightlines are much faster at the level-crossings and the equipment has not been upgraded to accommodate. Also, yes, it's not like the trains are chasing people down through the streets. A nicely distilled nexus of Floridianness.

There are hardly any passengers trains here in Florida and hardly anyone uses the few that are in operation, and Republicans have fought every effort to expand passenger trains in the state. So it's a rather odd pledge for him to make.