Philippe, who finished third in the 2020 Democratic primary, has not reported any campaign money.įranklin declined to comment on Geller's candidacy. “Obviously, I’m taking about Fox News and Republicans, but there are Democrats certainly, too, that I think amp things up.”įranklin has reported nearly $246,000 in campaign contributions. “There’s a lot people who make a lot of profit and attempt to gain power by really making things as polarized as possible, and that’s just not going to be my approach,” he said. On his website, Geller laments the proliferation of “hate” in American politics. “My best friend in high school lived in Brandon, so I was here all the time, and I loved going to the Strawberry Festival (in Plant City).” “I played hockey games in Lakeland,” he said. Though he only recently moved to the district, Geller said he is familiar with the area. Franklin has said he is vaccinated but has not encouraged others to do so, saying it’s a personal decision. The campaign video shows Geller wearing a mask and receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. Opinion: Florida Legislature needs to draw fair districts, stop gerrymandering Geller applauded the infrastructure bills Democrats are pushing in Congress, saying they would create needed jobs in the district. One scene also shows the avowed punk rock fan wearing a T-shirt promoting the punk band Against Me! Geller’s campaign video, using titles in a folksy yellow font, mentions his priority issues: universal health care the environment and well-paying jobs. … There’s so much happening right now, so that’s kind of been lost in the shuffle a little bit, but I have not forgotten and I will not stop talking about that because really it’s just huge.”įranklin voted to object to the Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania, two crucial states won by President Joe Biden.
6 was just so traumatizing to me and to millions of Americans who watched, and to see Scott Franklin vote to challenge the election results and perpetuate the big lie (that Trump won), I think it’s really a disservice to American democracy and certainly the voters of the 15th (District). “One of the things that motivated me, if not the biggest thing, is Jan. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump spurred his decision. Geller said he moved back to Florida about six weeks ago after deciding to run for Congress. The insurrection: Prosecution: Polk man was ready to die in January 6 U.S.
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He spent several years in Los Angeles, pursuing a career in comedy and acting, including a role in the 2012 movie “For A Good Time Call …” co-written by and starring Lauren Miller Rogen, a Lakeland native.Īfter leaving California, Geller said, he lived in New York and then Washington, D.C., doing comedy and video production while working as an independent producer for the Democratic National Committee and progressive organizations and Priorities USA. Geller grew up in Clearwater and earned an English degree from the University of Florida, though he said he devoted more attention to standup and improv comedy. “It’s unfortunate that the money game is a thing that matters, but it does,” he said. Political donations: Scott Franklin's campaign donations rank among lowest for any House incumbent from Florida (The total could not be confirmed because Geller has not yet filed a report with the Federal Elections Commission.) He said that shows he is a legitimate candidate. Geller added that his campaign received donations of $100,000 in the first 24 hours through ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform.
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