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Opinion: DeSantis kills popular proposals on abortion and marijuana, declares victory
It's an odd thing to see the governor of Florida celebrate the defeat of two proposed constitutional amendments supported by strong majorities of his constituents — one that would have protected abortion rights,
'Temporary loss: abortion amendment backers vow to fight on; DeSantis declares victory
DeSantis and opponents to Amendment 4 argued the ballot measure's authors are "lying" to Floridians, and words used, like "health care provider" and "viability" leave too much room for "outsiders" and unqualified practitioners to come to Florida and perform unsafe procedures.
DeSantis claims victory over Florida abortion, marijuana amendments as supporters celebrate: 'Praise God'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Tuesday that an amendment that would have created a constitutional right to abortion and another that would have legalized marijuana failed.
Florida abortion ballot measure, Amendment 4, fails; DeSantis declares victory
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis posted about the amendment's failure on social media on Sunday night. "With polls now closed in Florida — Amendment 3 has failed. Amendment 4 has faile
Florida's progressive abortion amendment fails following DeSantis push against 'bait and switch' legislation
A high-stakes abortion amendment in Florida has failed following a long-fraught battled against the progressive legislation by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Abortion, pot fails in Florida: Here's how the Sunshine State voted on each amendment
Floridians decided on a variety of issues on Tuesday, including major measures to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana. Here's what else passed and failed.
Florida Abortion Amendment Falls Short Following Aggressive Opposition by Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis waged an unprecedented campaign to block Amendment 4, which needed 60 percent support to pass and would have enshrined abortion rights.
Florida voters reject abortion rights amendment
Florida voters Tuesday rejected an amendment to the State Constitution that would have guaranteed the right to an abortion, according to NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ. Amendment 4 was added to the ballot via a citizen ballot initiative,
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‘Openly Fascist’: MSNBC Host Rages At Ron DeSantis After Florida Abortion Amendment Fails
MSNBC host Joy Reid raged at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida Tuesday night after a ballot measure to loosen ...
Florida’s referendum to legalize recreational marijuana falls short in win for opponent Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers anti-Amendment 3 speech from Orlando on eve of Election Day
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Ron DeSantis ‘concerned’ Donald Trump won’t crack Kamala Harris’s Blue Wall
In 2024, these states combine for 44 of the 270 electoral votes necessary to win the election. And Trump’s former rival, Gov.
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Ron DeSantis battles his onetime top ally in a bid to stop marijuana legalization in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The last time Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was fighting former President Donald Trump, he had one of the most powerful operatives in Republican politics punching alongside him.
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Casey, Ron DeSantis urge Floridians to vote ‘no’ on Amendment 3, saying it creates a ‘big weed cartel’
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Ron DeSantis reveals that Miami Hurricanes battled weed smoke in California road game
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed that University of Miami football players struggled with an unnatural olfactory element during a ...
Florida election winners and losers: DeSantis has his way as Democrats struggle – again
Democrats fell far short of their Election Day goals, while Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed victory over abortion and marijuana ...