A new political action committee set up by the latest Republican Florida Governor who failed on the national stage aims to block efforts to pass ballot initiatives supporting increased freedom to reproductive healthcare and to use cannabis, Politico reports.
The Florida Freedom Fund set up by Ron DeSantis wants to defeat the abortion and cannabis initiatives because Democrats are pushing the issues to drive voters to the polls in November, when the measures will need 60% to pass. A Fox News poll released last week shows more than two-thirds of voters support the bills.
“As Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to lead our great state, the Florida Freedom Fund will be championing issues and candidates committed to preserving Floridians’ freedom,” said a spokesperson who has now realized she bet her career on a widely-mocked politician. “From up and down ballot races to critical amendments, we’re steadfast in our mission to keep Florida free.”