Nikki Fried says Ron DeSantis wants to bring 6-week abortion ban to White House

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The Democratic Chair says the Governor wants a 'nationwide abortion ban.'

The head of the Florida Democrats warns that Florida’s Governor would nationalize a six-week abortion ban set for a state House vote this week.

Nikki Fried contends SB 300, which would change the current 15-week threshold to an even stricter time frame, is the latest example of Ron DeSantis’ “MAGA extremism,” and offers a preview of what he would bring to the presidency.

“If there was any question about whether Ron DeSantis is in lockstep with anti-choice extremists pushing a nationwide abortion ban, this latest endorsement answers it,” Fried said.

“As Ron DeSantis readies to sign legislation that would ban abortion in Florida before many women even know they’re pregnant, Americans across the country deserve to know that this is the kind of MAGA extremism he would bring to the White House.”

This “latest endorsement” comes from anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America. The group’s Vice President of Communications contends the legislation “could only help DeSantis become President” and that the Governor “has his finger on the people’s pulse with this bill.” Those assertions run counter to polling showing a majority of Floridians favor abortion access.

During a press conference last year, DeSantis was asked if he would “take the lead” on the “heartbeat bill,” which would ban terminations of pregnancy if there were a detectable fetal heartbeat.

“I’m willing to sign great life legislation. That’s what I’ve always said I would do,” DeSantis said.

Previously, the Governor said that he thought a ban after 15 weeks was “very reasonable.” But in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade last year, Republicans see a window to roll back reproductive rights even further.

The bill is slated for final passage in the supermajority Republican House during Friday’s floor session, but not before the consideration and likely rejection of dozens of Democratic amendments Thursday, including one that would change the title of the bill to the Forced Pregnancy Act.

Yet another suggested change invokes the Walt Disney Corporation’s subversion of DeSantis’ takeover of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District, stipulating the law “shall take effect 21 years after the death of the last surviving descendant of King Charles III, King of England, who is alive on July 1, 2023.”

A.G. Gancarski

A.G. Gancarski has been the Northeast Florida correspondent for Florida Politics since 2014. His work also can be seen in the Washington Post, the New York Post, the Washington Times, and National Review, among other publications. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter: @AGGancarski


7 comments

  • Biden is a Hologram

    April 12, 2023 at 1:23 pm

    The most insignificant political lunatic in Florida. Our very own honorary squad member and you dummies have her running the Dems in Florida.

    • Nikki Fried

      April 12, 2023 at 3:27 pm

      Ron DeSanctimonious has blown his chances for president with all the phoney baloney religious laws and right wing political theatre. After his term as governor is up, he will dye his hair blue and move to The Villages. In the end, all the stupid laws they are passing won’t do a fkn thing.

  • Biden is a Hologram

    April 12, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Interesting this site had no reports on Nikki”s favorite “fake scientist” friend Rebekah Jones’ son that made violent threats at his school. At age 13 he is a chip of his momma’s block.

    • Nikki Fried

      April 12, 2023 at 3:32 pm

      You just need an unwiped, bare assed face sit by Fat Cammack to wake you up..show you the error of your ways. Greasy tuna face scrub by Fat Cammack babydoll.💋

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    April 12, 2023 at 2:24 pm

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  • Billy the Bamboozler AkA Pill Mill Bill

    April 12, 2023 at 3:37 pm

    He’s cooked his goose as far as becoming president. He blew it trying to turn Florida into a far right police state, mega death state, mega exploitation state, and theocratic dictatorship. A trans mob on some golf course in The Villages lies ahead for Ron DeSanctimonious. He’s destabilized Florida and encouraged far right, anti-government groups.

  • Peterh

    April 12, 2023 at 6:45 pm

    The GQP has a Trump issue, DeSantis issue, abortion issue, gun issue, white supremacy issue, transgender and minority issues, religion issues, book burning issues, young voter issues. Get your popcorn ready ….. the 2024 Republican Clown Bus is packing up for a trip to a neighborhood like your neighborhood.

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