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Frost highlights his battle against what he deems far-right neofascism in Florida, particularly under Governor Ron DeSantis. His assertion that Project 2025 mirrors "Florida 2022" suggests a trend where the intense policies and political climate of Florida are spreading across the nation. Notably, Florida—along with Texas and Tennessee—has been identified as a quintessential representation of red-state policies. The absence of a state income tax in these states has fostered robust economic growth, positioning them as models for Republican governance. DeSantis’ Florida, in particular, is seen as the defining example of what states espousing red policies can achieve.