Poll: The ‘Free State of Florida’ may not be free enough for voters this year
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Amendments on the ballot this year that expand personal freedoms — such as abortion and pot — are popular, while those that give government more power aren't.

As Gov. Ron DeSantis and allied conservatives continue to dub the Sunshine State the “Free State of Florida,” a large majority of Floridians seem to believe it’s not free enough.

That’s a clear takeaway from two recent surveys from Sachs Media’s Breakthrough Research showing that with Election Day just eight weeks away, Florida voters remain solidly committed to making their own choices when it comes to abortion rights, hunting and fishing, and the recreational use of marijuana. Proposed constitutional amendments on all three issues currently enjoy enough support to easily exceed the 60% threshold for adoption.

“If you’re looking for an overall theme, it may be this: amendments that would reinforce individual freedoms are doing well with the public, while those that would alter the manner of government remain unpopular with the governed,” said Sachs Media partner and director of research Karen Cyphers, who conducted the survey.

The survey found four proposals headed for adoption in November, if numbers hold:

— Amendment 3, authorizing the recreational use of marijuana by adults, is currently supported by 65% of voters, up from 63% in April.

— Amendment 4, enshrining abortion rights in the Florida Constitution, is currently supported by 76% of voters, up from 74% in April.

— Support for Amendment 5, requiring annual homestead adjustments for inflation, has grown to 80%, up from 75% in April.

— Amendment 2, placing the right to fish and hunt in the constitution, also enjoys 80% support, up from 77% in April.

But while most amendments appear on track to get the OK from voters this election, not all are enjoying the same support. With several years of clashes over the direction of public education in the state, voters don’t seem all that interested in bringing overt partisanship to School Board races across the state.

Amendment 1, which would require all School Board races to be partisan — meaning candidates’ political affiliations would appear on the ballot and candidates could campaign on their political leanings, something that is currently barred — currently has just 42% support, even less than the 47% it held in April.

Another election process-related measure to repeal public financing of elections is also in trouble. Amendment 6 is garnering just 49% support, up just slightly from the 46% it had in April but far short of the threshold for adoption.

In a perhaps telling fact about both struggling amendments, they were put on the ballot by the Legislature.

On most amendments, the results reflect deep partisan divides. Republicans are at least 15 percentage points more likely than Democrats to support Amendments 1 (School Boards) and 2 (fishing and hunting). By contrast, Democrats are far more likely than Republicans to support Amendments 3 (marijuana) and 4 (abortion) — even while a majority of Republican voters support each measure.

Here’s a deeper dive into what a combined 2,000 likely Florida voters have said about each amendment heading into the November elections:

Amendment 1: Partisan School Boards

Overall, only 42% of voters expressed support for this measure in September, down from 47% in April. The most significant factor in the change was a drop-off in Republican support, which fell from 59% to 50% over the five-month period. Democratic support fell from 39% to 35%, while support among no-party voters dipped slightly from 40% to 36%. The amendment is more popular among men (44%) than women (38%), and least popular among voters aged 65 and older (34%).

Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt

With 80% overall support, this measure is popular across the board — although Republicans (89%) are far more supportive than Democrats (70%). Support is strong among both men and women, and among all age groups.

Amendment 3: Adult recreational marijuana

Despite an effort by some (but notably, not all) Florida conservatives to highlight potential problems with this amendment, overall support has grown slightly since April — from 63% then to 65% now. The measure is seen favorably by 79% of Democrats and 72% of no-party voters. Support is strong among both genders (67% female, 63% male), and across all age groups (77% among those ages 18-44, 65% among those 45-64, and 59% among those 65 and older). And currently, a majority of Republicans (51%) support the measure, up from 44% of Republicans just five months ago. During this time, a number of notable Florida Republicans including Sen. Joe Gruters and Donald Trump have broken ranks to support the measure, while DeSantis remains opposed.

For his part, DeSantis cites concerns that recreational marijuana would make the state smell “putrid,” with wafting clouds of weed smoke permeating the air — an experience that isn’t uncommon in some cities with widespread cannabis use. DeSantis’ concern seems to be shared by a meaningful portion of Floridians who are opposed to legalizing pot: 3 in 10 of current “no” voters say they’d be more likely to switch to “yes” if Florida passed a smoking ban in all public spaces. Such a proposed ban, which would include cigarettes and marijuana alike, is supported by nearly 2 in 3 voters (65%).

Interestingly, support is expressed by 75% of Democrats, 58% of no-party voters, and 60% of Republicans in other words, Democrats are more likely to support both legal marijuana and bans on public smoking.

Amendment 4: Abortion

Despite the long-standing national debate over the issue of abortion, this proposal garners 76% overall support, with enough support to pass among nearly all demographics. Not surprisingly, its largest support comes from Democrats. But perhaps surprising is just how many Democrats are on board — a staggering 97%. Meanwhile, 78% of no-party voters support the abortion amendment. Even Republican voters are largely on board. Republican women support the amendment at a level high enough for passage and then some, at 67%, while a clear majority of Republicans overall support the amendment, at 57%.

Among genders, women are most supportive, at 83%, while 73% of men support Amendment 4. There is also broad support among all age demographics, with those 65 and older actually posting the strongest support, at 82%. Younger voters, those 18 to 44, are just behind, at 80% support, while 73% of those ages 45 to 64 are also supportive.

Amendment 5: Homestead exemption

Given the opportunity to increase certain homestead exemptions, 80% of Florida voters say they will vote “yes” — an increase from 75% five months ago. Support is high among party affiliations, genders and age groups — and is especially strong among younger voters, with those ages 18-44 expressing 90% support.

Amendment 6: Repealing public campaign financing

The Legislature may not like public financing, but Florida voters appear determined to keep it. The measure fails to get simple majority support, with just 49% for and 51% against in the latest survey, up only slightly from 46% support in April and nowhere near the 60% required for adoption. Democrats expressed the least support (45%), with Republicans (51%) and no-party voters (52%) only somewhat more enthusiastic. Men and women (51% each) equally fall short of the required vote threshold for passage, while only younger voters ages 18-44 (64%) would provide sufficient support — less than a majority of those ages 45-64 (48%) and 65 and older (49%) favor the change.

Peter Schorsch

Peter Schorsch is the President of Extensive Enterprises Media and is the publisher of FloridaPolitics.com, INFLUENCE Magazine, and Sunburn, the morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. Previous to his publishing efforts, Peter was a political consultant to dozens of congressional and state campaigns, as well as several of the state’s largest governmental affairs and public relations firms. Peter lives in St. Petersburg with his wife, Michelle, and their daughter, Ella. Follow Peter on Twitter @PeterSchorschFL.


96 comments

  • Michael K

    September 10, 2024 at 5:41 am

    Amendments 3 and 4 are the only citizen initiated amendments., and both should pass. And public support is strong despite the governors attempts to thwart the will of the people. Again. And again.

    Florida is not “free” for many of us who are targets of attack and harassment by this governor and his sycophants in the legislature. He is using authoritarian tactics to undermine the citizen initiative process and intimidate voters. His actions resonate voter intimidation goon squad is an assault on our freedoms.

    Vote yes on 3 and 4, and no on all the rest.

    • Billy Rotberg

      September 13, 2024 at 10:21 am

      Weed is still schedule 1 and illegal on the federal level.
      Why won’t Democrats change this?

      • rick whitaker

        September 16, 2024 at 10:51 am

        BILLY ROTBERG, you don’t know why that is, boy are you lost. the answer to your stupid question is, because maga got and is still getting in the way..

        • Billy Rotberg

          September 16, 2024 at 1:09 pm

          You mutants had full control of the Oval Office, the House and the Senate many times and did nothing.
          All you Blue anon cultists do is point the finger for your own failures. Democrats were the ones who made it illegal to begin with. Your mess, YOU clean it up.
          Done with you pathetic weasels and your BS.

          • JD

            September 16, 2024 at 3:23 pm

            Oh, look, another history revisionist throwing a tantrum. “Full control”—like that’s ever been a thing with obstructionist tactics and the filibuster in play. But sure, keep pretending like magic wands exist. And the claim that “Democrats made it illegal”? Wow, you’re really grasping at straws now. Political landscapes change, but I guess it’s easier to scream nonsense than deal with facts.

            Calling people “mutants” and “weasels” really shows how seriously you take this. While you’re busy spewing garbage and pointing fingers, the rest of us are trying to deal with the mess you clearly don’t have the spine to address constructively. Keep yelling from the sidelines; your not doing anything constructive but that.

          • rick whitaker

            September 17, 2024 at 9:53 pm

            BILLY ROTBERG, i had it all wrong. now that you have straightened me out i should be fine. billy i owe you for telling me the facts. you didn’t tell me who to vote for. without your advice i don’t know what to do. you are an influencer, right? i’ll be hanging on your every word in your next post. billy where did you go to college. they taught you well. good thing you don’t have any student loans because i’m sure you got a full academic scholarship. your erudition is mind boggling.

  • Ron Ogden

    September 10, 2024 at 6:38 am

    America’s inflamed demand to celebrate individuality continues to roar. The logic of community and social cohesion be damned. One insightful commentator summed it up neatly: “America is about doing what what I want to do, regardless.” Our society creeps ever closer to the condition of being ungovernable. It’s all a cycle, like everything else. In many parts of the world people are asking for government to come back and cleanup the messes they made by thoughtlessly dispensing “rights” to every grieving plaintiff. But it will take a long time in America, and the consequences, sadly, will be dangerous for the nation and the people.

    • JD

      September 13, 2024 at 10:55 am

      This argument relies on a false dichotomy: that individuality and community are mutually exclusive. In reality, a healthy society balances individual freedoms with collective responsibility. Celebrating individuality doesn’t inherently destroy social cohesion—it can enhance it by encouraging diverse perspectives and innovation.

      Yes, too much focus on individualism can lead to social fragmentation, but the solution isn’t suppressing rights. Instead, it’s finding ways to harmonize personal freedoms with communal responsibilities. Blaming “rights” for societal issues ignores deeper problems like inequality, poor governance, or lack of civic education. America’s path isn’t a cycle of chaos—it’s one of evolving balance.

      • Billy Rotberg

        September 13, 2024 at 11:17 am

        “Let’s clear this up: I’m an NPA (No Party Affiliation)”
        You sure are defending democrats like a trash possum defends it’s garbage. Still waiting for you to prove your claims.

        • JD

          September 13, 2024 at 11:28 am

          I’ve provided more than enough proof of my claims in my comments. You chose to ignore the facts I presented. I’m not sure what “proof” you would have beyond that other than links – which you would dismiss and “fake news”.

          Second, I am not defending Democrats, I am defending their governance and issues (which you are blind to because of your bias).

          You simply are not worth the time of day becuase you are just an angry, no substance troll. If you look at the exchange, you are merely goading without substance, reiterating your claims. In short, you’re an amateur.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 16, 2024 at 10:24 am

            “”’m not sure what “proof” you would have beyond that other than links – which you would dismiss and “fake news”.’
            More pathetic projection. You are a confirmed liar.

          • JD

            September 16, 2024 at 3:24 pm

            Where did I lie? You still got nothing and pwned you. How’s it still feel to be my bitch Rottenturd.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 10:55 am

            “you clearly don’t have the spine to address constructively. Keep yelling from the sidelines; your not doing anything constructive but that.”

            You were referring to yourself. This comment of yours proves it. Triggered snowflake!
            JD
            September 16, 2024 at 3:24 pm

            Where did I lie? You still got nothing and pwned you. How’s it still feel to be my bitch Rottenturd.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 12:31 pm

            Cricket noises.
            JD and Ricki…Sittin in a tree.
            They Ran and Hid
            All talk, zero proof
            Bunch of sausage smokers.

          • JD

            September 17, 2024 at 12:41 pm

            Dear Billy Rottenturd,

            You are obviously a scared person, hunker with your guns and anger. Keep scowling and cowering.

            Still my bitch.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 1:03 pm

            You ran and hid.
            Coward.

          • JD

            September 17, 2024 at 1:08 pm

            You got rolled and pwned not by just me, but 1/2 the others on the comments, well the one that gave you time of day.

            Now you want to call people cowards. Actually argue the debated points instead of vomiting up far right talking points. Running around calling everything you don’t like or understand Nazism isn’t a sign of shit, but a weak mind. Lamblasting things that are on your talking points as woke, is as obtuse.

            Cutting and pasting the responses is a the playbook of paid shills.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 1:20 pm

            I’m simply not worth the time?
            You’ve spent the last 5 days replying to my every word.
            Triggered biotch

    • rick whitaker

      September 16, 2024 at 10:47 am

      .RON OGDEN, if only the maga cultist would go away, what a dream worl that would be. your post didn’t seem to point out that the maga cult don’t play fair ball.

      • Billy Rotberg

        September 16, 2024 at 12:06 pm

        I’m a registered Libertarian. You post lies.
        Typical of you cultists.
        Your parents failed you.
        rick whitaker
        September 16, 2024 at 10:39 am

        BILLY ROTBERG ,another punk’s punk spewing baby food breathe. how amusing, still boring though. what are you maga punks going to do when harris wins? you sound like someone that smoked that shitty florida pot and is angry you got ripped off.

  • Jojo

    September 10, 2024 at 7:08 am

    The only amendment being questioned by DeSantes’ gestapo “ election crime unit” is the pro choice amendment.
    The police who are knocking on the doors of ALREADY VERIFIED petition signers sounds exactly Maduro, the Castros, or any other tin pot authoritarian

    • Cheesy Floridian

      September 12, 2024 at 9:12 am

      Some might argue that the abortion amendment is a freedom amendment. Choice = Freedom. Freedom= Choice

  • No more MAGAts

    September 10, 2024 at 7:11 am

    It’s a no brainer (something the MAGAts should be able to understand) the numbers don’t lie. The “free state of Florida” is a huge gaslighting lie that cost the taxpayers nearly $100,000.00 to change out all the signs. That doesn’t include the $150,000,000.00 spent on defending unconstitutional laws passed by the current administration in which the courts have struck down or challenged. Reckless taxpayer spending and the citizens are starting to get a clue what’s happening. The blue wave is coming, watch the MAGAts run for cover!

    • Billy Rotberg

      September 13, 2024 at 10:23 am

      Weed is still schedule 1 and illegal on the federal level.
      Democrats prefer this. They are all talk, no action. Just like you.

      • JD

        September 13, 2024 at 10:52 am

        Claiming Democrats “prefer” keeping weed illegal is laughably off base. Democrats have been actively pushing for cannabis reform with bills like the MORE Act and the SAFE Banking Act. They’ve actually passed legislation in the House, but guess who’s blocking it? Republicans.

        So, if you’re looking for who’s “all talk, no action,” maybe take a closer look at the side that’s constantly stalling progress. It’s not the Democrats.

        • Billy Rotberg

          September 13, 2024 at 10:56 am

          “Excuses are the tools of the incompetent, used to build bridges to nowhere, and monuments of nothingness” -Obama.
          You are incompetent excuses pushers.

          • JD

            September 13, 2024 at 10:58 am

            Using Obama’s words against us doesn’t really land here. Obama’s quote about excuses is about avoiding responsibility, which is exactly what Democrats are not doing when it comes to cannabis reform. They’ve taken action, passing bills and advocating for change. The “excuses” here? That’s the side blocking progress and pretending it’s someone else’s fault.

            We’re not the ones using excuses to justify inaction—the real incompetence is failing to pass reforms that are already on the table – and that fall squarely on you it seems.

        • Billy Rotberg

          September 13, 2024 at 11:03 am

          It’s a statement of fact, you offer nothing of value. All you do is fail and point the finger at others..You are only spewing Liberal supremacist propaganda. That’s why you lost in 2016, 2020 and 2024.

          • JD

            September 13, 2024 at 11:09 am

            Let’s clear this up: I’m an NPA (No Party Affiliation), so I didn’t lose anything. But you seem like the one getting mad about losing. Your ideology is what’s losing ground, and you’re shouting from the fringe, hoping that volume will make up for relevance.

            This debate is circular because you’re refusing to engage with the facts. Democrats passed cannabis reform bills that got blocked in the Senate. That’s not “failing”—that’s Republican obstruction. You want to blame others, but all I see are excuses.

            As for Florida, yes, it leaned red recently, but let’s not ignore the shifts in voter opinion on key issues like abortion rights and cannabis reform. You might want to hold onto the past, but the political landscape is changing whether you admit it or not.

            And for 2024? It hasn’t even happened yet, so you’re jumping to conclusions. Who’s really losing here? Maybe it’s those clinging to outdated narratives, ignoring the changing tides.

          • rick whitaker

            September 16, 2024 at 10:39 am

            BILLY ROTBERG ,another punk’s punk spewing baby food breathe. how amusing, still boring though. what are you maga punks going to do when harris wins? you sound like someone that smoked that shitty florida pot and is angry you got ripped off.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 16, 2024 at 1:55 pm

            I don’t smoke pot rick whitaker
            I don’t vote for trump or your blue cultists clown-Leaders.

            Rick is a confirmed lying crapwesel.
            Don’t be a Rick.

          • JD

            September 16, 2024 at 3:11 pm

            How’s feel to be Rick’s bitch RottenTurd?

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 10:58 am

            Hey JD, Rick ran and hid.
            You just lied again…It’s your M.O.
            Momma raised an amoral pathetic whining snowflake. Thanks for proving it!

  • Wake up Florida

    September 10, 2024 at 7:27 am

    Rhonda will be calling a special session to discuss condos but something seems sus!! Just like we saw with the parks plan, me thinks the special session will be a hidden agenda to deny the voters their rights and to meddle with the election! We do need an abortion and that’s from the GOP! Vote blue

  • Christine

    September 10, 2024 at 7:32 am

    Just fresh off a weekend in New York City. DeSantis is right. The putrid smell of weed is absolutely everywhere at all times. Disgusting!

    • ARV

      September 10, 2024 at 8:59 am

      Curious, any more or less disgusting than public smoking? There are ways to regulate and allow for recreational use once emotions are removed from the process.

    • rick whitaker

      September 16, 2024 at 10:43 am

      CHRISTINE, desantis is never right, why are you lying. go smoke a joint and chill

      • Billy Rotberg

        September 16, 2024 at 12:08 pm

        Your obsession with weed confirms you have brain damage.

        • JD

          September 16, 2024 at 3:11 pm

          Rottenturd being Rick’s bitch again.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 10:59 am

            Again, Rick ran and Hid.
            You just lied again.
            Typical of you scumbags.

        • rick whitaker

          September 17, 2024 at 7:18 pm

          Maga mark, i don’t have an obsession with weed. i know that florida is known for having bad weed. that is why the mountains here is full of florida potheads looking for the good stuff. yeah i guess you could say in a contemporary sense, you are my bitch. no, i’m not hiding, i’ve been building a monster gaming machine. working on computers is one of my hobbies. i graduated from electronics tech school in 1975. funny, i’ve built dozens of machines over the years, and have never played a computer game. games bore me. i bet you play grand theft auto a lot, that’s what a lot of punks do.

  • Michael

    September 10, 2024 at 7:39 am

    All outcome forecasts sound ok to me.

    And don’t forget to Vote Yes on Amendment 7: Should Ron DeSantis be relocated to Martha’s Vineyard to find new work?

  • Florida already smells like pot

    September 10, 2024 at 9:09 am

    There won’t be any difference, Florida already smells like pot everywhere! We went to the so called “most beautiful beaches” this summer and had to leave because of the ridiculous smell of pot. Florida has really gone down the drain. There are still bars that allow smoking!!! I don’t understand the mentality and politics in Florida but we will be visiting other states from this point forward, it’s too ridiculous there. Good luck with everything

    • Jojo

      September 10, 2024 at 12:56 pm

      One man’s stink is another’s ambrosia…I’m just saying

    • Dont Say FLA

      September 11, 2024 at 8:40 am

      If only 420 were legal, beach goers would be able to buy edibles for their day at the beach and you’d never have to smell weed again. At the beach. With the constant ocean breeze coming in. Yet the smell forced you to leave. Mhmmm.. Liar.

    • Cheesy Floridian

      September 12, 2024 at 9:13 am

      That’s fine, us Floridians love our state, we don’t like Red Tide smells but the smell of the Devils Lettuce is just dandy.

  • Andy

    September 10, 2024 at 12:56 pm

    Free to pay the highest insurance premiums in the Nation to fund failing book tours and Presidential aspirations, WITHOUT THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE IF WE WANT TO!

    • Billy Rotberg

      September 13, 2024 at 10:24 am

      California has the highest insurance premiums. Move there and find out.

      • JD

        September 13, 2024 at 10:50 am

        The claim that California has the highest insurance premiums across the board is just wrong.

        Auto Insurance: States like Michigan and Louisiana often have higher rates than California​
        .
        Homeowner’s Insurance: Florida and Texas can be more expensive due to hurricanes​.

        Health Insurance: States like Wyoming and West Virginia usually have higher health insurance premiums than California​
        .
        So no, California doesn’t have the highest insurance premiums overall. It’s more complicated than that.

        • Billy Rotberg

          September 13, 2024 at 10:57 am

          You don’t have anything of substance. Amateur hour. LOL

          • JD

            September 13, 2024 at 10:59 am

            Is that the internet version “I’m rubber and you are glue, what you say bounces of me and sticks to you”?

            Billy the Amateur Rotberg

        • Billy Rotberg

          September 13, 2024 at 11:05 am

          Actually, California does have the highest overall premiums so you just proved you are a liar. Why do you democrats lie about everything?

          • JD

            September 13, 2024 at 11:10 am

            First, calling someone a “liar” without checking your facts is weak. California does not have the highest overall insurance premiums across all categories. Here’s why: (AGAIN)

            Auto insurance: States like Michigan and Louisiana often top the charts for the highest auto premiums, not California.

            Homeowner’s insurance: Florida and Texas frequently have higher homeowner’s insurance due to hurricane risks.

            Health insurance: California’s health insurance is more affordable than many states, thanks to its large marketplace and subsidies.

            So, instead of throwing accusations, maybe check your sources. Not everything is a blanket “Democrat lie”—facts don’t care about party lines.

            I realized I am arguing with a paid shill.

          • JD

            September 16, 2024 at 3:08 pm

            Wow, what a Troll.

            Yawn. See, you’re my bitch.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 11:05 am

            See? You lack the spine to talk in person.
            You run and hide.
            Pussy.

        • Billy Rotberg

          September 13, 2024 at 11:09 am

          “Can be” and “Often”. JD’s Weasel words.

          • JD

            September 13, 2024 at 11:11 am

            Paid Shill

        • Billy Rotberg

          September 13, 2024 at 11:13 am

          “Paid Shill”
          Who’s paying me?
          Prove your claims or it’s lies.
          Why do you lie?

          • JD

            September 13, 2024 at 11:20 am

            “It’s a lie!”
            “If I don’t know this or cannot research or read something, it’s a lie!”
            STFU and go back to playing your shi!tty music.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 16, 2024 at 1:14 pm

            Aww, the liar “JD” is having a temper tantrum!
            You are a powerless little twerp with a superiority complex. Why don’t you grow a spine and tell me what to do in public? CLOWN.

            JD
            September 13, 2024 at 11:11 am

            Paid Shill

          • JD

            September 16, 2024 at 3:09 pm

            How’s it feel to be my bitch Rottenturd?

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 11:00 am

            JD lacks the spine to trash talk in person.
            Runs away and hides like his boyfriend Ricki

      • rick whitaker

        September 17, 2024 at 7:22 pm

        BILLY BOY, why are you wrong so much? you need to listen and not post.

        • Billy Rotberg

          September 18, 2024 at 12:22 pm

          Why do you lie about everything JD/Rick?
          Obviously your parents failed you.
          You have my deepest sympathies.
          Troll farm virus.

          • JD

            September 18, 2024 at 1:10 pm

            Troll farm and impersonation now? Quite the imagination you have there. It’s ironic you’re accusing others of lying when you’ve been the one posting attacks and stirring up drama. You throw around “You lie” more than anyone else here, without ever providing any proof. And yet, you expect to be seen as credible? Give me a break. If you want to be taken seriously, start by dropping the wild accusations and impersonation tactics.

  • Elmer Fudd

    September 10, 2024 at 1:52 pm

    Why are Ronnie’s election SS only targeting the people who signed the petition to put the abortion amendment on the ballot and none of the other amendments? There’s something awfwee skweuy going on awound heah.

    • Dont Say FLA

      September 11, 2024 at 8:38 am

      Rhonda Dee DeSantis? LOCK HIM UP.

      • Billy Rotberg

        September 13, 2024 at 10:25 am

        Whining on the internet more will help.

        • JD

          September 13, 2024 at 10:48 am

          And playing punk music will?

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 13, 2024 at 10:51 am

            No, it will not help lock up Desantis. Inbreed much?

          • JD

            September 13, 2024 at 10:53 am

            You don’t have anything of substance. Amateur hour. LOL

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 16, 2024 at 1:56 pm

            You clearly have anger/Mental issues as per your comment:

            JD
            September 13, 2024 at 11:20 am

            “It’s a lie!”
            “If I don’t know this or cannot research or read something, it’s a lie!”
            STFU and go back to playing your shi!tty music.

          • JD

            September 16, 2024 at 2:39 pm

            Troll says what?

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 11:03 am

            You run and hide.
            Coward.

  • tom palmer

    September 10, 2024 at 4:04 pm

    Amendment 2 polling is interesting since there already is a right hunt and fish in state law. I guess the NRA campaign worked.

    • Dont Say FLA

      September 11, 2024 at 8:37 am

      The huntin’ n fishin’ amendment is just a ploy to bring out “pro-life” voters.

      And nobody sees the irony in bringing out the killers to vote “pro-life”

      • cassandra was right

        September 12, 2024 at 12:43 am

        I do

  • PeterH

    September 10, 2024 at 8:27 pm

    For young voters and individuals who lack the time or interest in researching Amendment ramifications…..attached is a site that offers some guidance:

    https://floridaamendmentguide.com/

  • Dont Say FLA

    September 11, 2024 at 8:35 am

    Everybody (finally) figured out when Florida’s political party talks about freedom what they mean is everybody’s free to do as they’re told by party officials.

    We had better vote them out before they declare voting, just plain voting, picking which candidate we prefer, to be too confusing for us.

  • Josh Green

    September 11, 2024 at 9:49 am

    The “Free” State of Florida. LOL. 😂

    If you have to go out of your way to tell people, it’s not true.

    • Cheesy Floridian

      September 12, 2024 at 9:14 am

      Just like the $60k a piece signs that state that we are “free” state. If you have to say it, it’s probably not true. Especially in the USA, I mean the First Amendment is about freedom.

  • Billy Rotberg

    September 13, 2024 at 10:59 am

    You’re the one making excuses for Democrat failures.

    • JD

      September 13, 2024 at 11:04 am

      Calling out “Democrat failures” without acknowledging who’s actually blocking cannabis reform is just avoiding the facts. Democrats have passed multiple bills on marijuana legalization— again like the MORE Act—which were blocked in the Senate, primarily by Republican opposition. The failure isn’t on the Democrats for lack of trying; it’s on those deliberately obstructing progress.

      If you want to talk about excuses, look at those who refuse to pass legislation that’s already been approved in one chamber. That’s the real roadblock. You’re making excuses or just not even acknowledging the Republican failures.

      • Billy Rotberg

        September 13, 2024 at 11:06 am

        Prove your claim.

        • JD

          September 13, 2024 at 11:18 am

          The idea that Democrats are responsible for the failure of cannabis reform doesn’t hold up when you look at the facts. The MORE Act, which would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, has passed the House multiple times, most recently in 2022 with a vote of 220-204. The issue? It stalled in the Senate, where Republican opposition and lack of bipartisan support have been the main roadblocks.

          Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats even introduced alternative cannabis legislation, but these bills have faced significant resistance from Republican senators, who have refused to move them forward. This isn’t a case of Democrats not acting—it’s about Republicans blocking progress in the Senate​.

          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana_Opportunity_Reinvestment_and_Expungement_Act

          You can go dig up the Senate votes.

      • Billy Rotberg

        September 13, 2024 at 11:11 am

        No proof. Not surprised.

        • JD

          September 13, 2024 at 11:22 am

          The comment is in moderation. Maybe you are a paid shill for Florida Politics? I’m not surprised.

          The comment:
          The idea that Democrats are responsible for the failure of cannabis reform doesn’t hold up when you look at the facts. The MORE Act, which would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, has passed the House multiple times, most recently in 2022 with a vote of 220-204. The issue? It stalled in the Senate, where Republican opposition and lack of bipartisan support have been the main roadblocks.

          Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats even introduced alternative cannabis legislation, but these bills have faced significant resistance from Republican senators, who have refused to move them forward. This isn’t a case of Democrats not acting, it’s about Republicans blocking progress in the Senate​.

          So you can go look up the Senate Votes.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 16, 2024 at 1:17 pm

            You couldn’t even get 50 votes. Liar.
            You mutants always blame others for your own failures. CLOWN.

          • JD

            September 16, 2024 at 3:14 pm

            Still my bitch Rottenturd. You’re CLOWN show sucks. We’re going to change the channel.

            You going to cry harder? Maybe call us Beta Males?

            Clown. Go back to Twitter amateur.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 11:27 am

            You ran and hid.
            Pussy.

        • JD

          September 13, 2024 at 11:22 am

          Comment is in moderation. I am suspecting you’re the paid shill for Florida Politics.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 16, 2024 at 10:29 am

            JD
            September 13, 2024 at 11:11 am

            Paid Shill

            JD
            September 13, 2024 at 11:22 am

            Comment is in moderation. I am suspecting you’re the paid shill for Florida Politics.

            You just contradicted yourself. Go clean your room, little one. You are nothing! ALWAYS WILL BE.

          • JD

            September 16, 2024 at 3:12 pm

            Still my bitch Rottenturd

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 11:02 am

            You lack the spine to trash talk in person.
            You run and hide.
            Coward.

          • JD

            September 17, 2024 at 12:44 pm

            Lowly bitch boy Rottenturd. Come on out and play rottenturd.

          • Billy Rotberg

            September 17, 2024 at 1:04 pm

            You ran and hid.
            Coward

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