In a departure from his usual rage-bait and white nationalist content on social media, far-right gubernatorial candidate James Fishback on Sunday shared a clip of himself giving what was supposed to be an inspirational speech for graduates of the Broward County high school he once attended.
“In 2023, I was honored to deliver the commencement address at my alma mater, Boyd H. Anderson High School,” Fishback posted.
In the four-minute clip, he congratulated the graduating seniors on earning the “most comprehensive degree our country has to offer,” celebrated their futures, implored them to become leaders, and shared clichés like “live, learn, laugh, love.” Although he says he doesn’t remember who invited him to be the commencement speaker, Fishback tells New Times that it should not be shocking, given that he is “probably the most famous Broward County Schools alum in the last 20 years, even prior to my governor’s run.”…