It Could Happen Here Florida’s Groyper Candidate for Governor
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Feb 25, 2026 A deep dive into James Fishback’s rise in the new-right and his bid for Florida governor. They trace his use of online subcultures and provocative stunts to build a groyper-style base. The conversation covers racialized attacks, controversial policy gimmicks, polling among young voters, ties to extremist influencers, and why this candidacy matters for party dynamics.
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Fishback Bought Influence With Viral Posturing
- James Fishback built a national profile by claiming ties to the New Right and inventing roles like a "Doge advisor."
- He parlayed a viral idea (the Doge dividend) and social-media attention into mainstream media appearances despite no official role.
Groyper Candidacy Tests Republican Realignment
- Fishback is positioning himself as a Groyper-style candidate to test whether far-right online movements can be translated into Republican primary success.
- His run reveals an intraparty tension between establishment MAGA and an emergent America First nationalist wing.
AR-15 Porch Stunt Generated Viral Attention
- Fishback staged a publicity stunt after claiming a fire was set in his yard by walking onto his porch holding an AR-15 and threatening to shoot intruders.
- Video shows an empty magazine and a folded stock, undercutting the theatrics while generating viral coverage.