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Voices on the Trail: Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes on Why Florida Can Be Better

David Jolly for Florida Published: 2026-05-26 Last updated: 2026-05-26
Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes speaking about David Jolly and the future of Florida

Key moments

0:00

"It will become a rainbow for all. People are welcome regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender or national origin."

0:30

"Not last in education. Not last in research. I believe we are better than this."

1:04

"David will be the governor for all people, and he will listen to Floridians."

What this is

Voices on the Trail is a series of unscripted moments from Floridians who have met David Jolly. In this one, Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes speaks about what he believes this state can still become.

What's said

The message is simple. Florida is better than being ranked last, and better than being a place where people are pushed into boxes. See the video at 0:30 for the case that this state can rise again, and at 1:04 for the call for a governor who listens to everyone.

Transcript

Verified transcript of the video above.

0:00 I believe that the next governor of Florida, hopefully to be David Jolly, will bring joy back. Will bring ethics back. Will bring encouragement. He will reach out to this state and it will become a rainbow for all. People are welcome regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender or national origin. I believe Florida has the potential to rise again.
0:30 I believe Florida has the potential to be the best state in this country. Not last in education, not last in research. I believe we are better than this. And David's approach. We are better than this. It is going to resonate across this community. We're better than this. We're better than being a people who hate people or are judged.
0:52 People become insensitive. People put people in a box and said, if you don't think this way, then, then, then, damn you. And we don't, we won't listen to you. I think that David will be the governor for all people, and he will listen to Floridians.

Related questions

What does Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes say about David Jolly?

He says he believes David Jolly will bring joy, ethics, and encouragement back, and will be a governor for all people who listens to Floridians. See the video from 0:00 for his full statement.

What does "we are better than this" mean in the video?

It's a rejection of Florida ranking last and of a politics that pushes people into boxes. Different backgrounds. Different beliefs. Same state. See the video at 0:30 for the point in full.

What is Voices on the Trail?

It's a series of unscripted reflections from Floridians who have met David Jolly on the campaign, sharing in their own words what they believe this state can become.

Where can I see David Jolly's full plan for Florida?

This page is one voice among many. The full plan and the broader vision live on the Meet David Jolly page.

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