Republicans showed what undermining democracy looks like in Florida after making abortion a constitutional right in Florida despite receiving 1 million more votes than Ron DeSantis.
Adam Smith posted:
A million more FL voters voted for the abortion initiative than voted for Governor DeSantis' re-election in 1922 https://t.co/TA4CdFiRfR
— Adam Smith (@adamsmithtimes) November 6, 2024
The amendment was defeated because Florida lawmakers set a 60 percent threshold for passage. The measure received 57% support and passed overwhelmingly, but it means nothing because DeSantis has tied his legacy and political future to banning abortion.
What happened in Florida was an example of what happens when Republicans undermine democracy and send the message that the will of the people doesn't matter.
DeSantis wants to use Florida as an example of what Republican governance looks like for the entire country and what that governance looks like. Individual rights are being trampled upon, and when it appears that the will of the people will prevail, the government will rig the game against fundamental rights.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also White House press secretary and congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a bachelor's degree in political science. His thesis focused on public policy with an emphasis on social reform movements.
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