Gabrielle Russon
The Amendment 4 political committee’s fundraising has crossed the $100 million mark in the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
Floridians Protecting Freedom (FPF), the PC backing the abortion rights initiative, raised about $14 million from Oct. 12-18, according to the latest campaign finance report. It’s the third straight week the campaign has brought in more than $10 million, fueling the $100 million total it’s raised since April 2023. FPF also spent nearly $13 million last week.
The fundraising comes as FPF is in the midst of a fierce battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is personally opposed to Amendment 4 and is using his podium and state resources to fight against it. The latest legal war has been over the state threatening TV stations with criminal prosecution for playing pro-Amendment 4 ads.
“Last week alone, we raised $14.34 million, showing that our momentum continues to grow despite increased government interference in this campaign. While the attacks from the opposition and their ability to spread misinformation to try to confuse voters are appalling, it’s clear that people across Florida are determined to take the government out of their healthcare decisions and will not be fooled by these attacks,” said Brice Barnes, National Finance Director, Yes on 4, in a statement Friday. “We are raising the unprecedented and necessary resources to be able to effectively communicate with and mobilize voters so we win on Nov. 5th and end Florida’s extreme abortion ban.”
FPF’s fundraising last week was a combination of a handful of donations in excess of $1 million from progressive organizations paired with grassroots support from the majority of donors giving smaller amounts.
The largest donation was $9 million from Sixteen Thirty Fund, a liberal group from Washington D.C. Meanwhile, more than 8,000 donors also gave $100 or less.
Currently, Florida has a six-week abortion ban in place. Advocates call it a total ban, arguing exceptions for incest and rape require victims to show proof with a police report or medical report, which for various reasons, not all people have. And pro-Amendment 4 physicians say Florida’s abortion laws are creating uncertainty for doctors providing pregnancy care for women who are having medical issues or have non-viable pregnancies with unborn children suffering from severe defects.
DeSantis has attacked FPF and defended the state’s abortion law, arguing the law is clear and protects the mother’s life. He argued the proposed constitutional amendment will deregulate abortion and fears Florida will be required to publicly fund abortions. He also laments the amendment could cause the state to become an abortion haven in the South.
20 comments
Cheesy Floridian
October 25, 2024 at 3:03 pm
Support choice and freedom! Vote yes on 4!
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Jason
October 25, 2024 at 3:15 pm
All this for 11 minutes of intensities
And break ups
I Am Speaking
October 25, 2024 at 3:24 pm
In this day and age of modern contraception why is this even an issue? Flame away ladies.
MarvinM
October 25, 2024 at 6:26 pm
I guess you haven’t been paying attention. The majority of the recent horror stories are coming from women who had wanted pregnancies and something went horribly wrong. Happens more than you know because under Roe v. Wade you didn’t hear about it because it was left up to the woman, her important others and her doctor, NOT the government!
Oh, by the way, it affects men too. Can you imagine, having to watch your wife nearly die while she is carrying a child you both really want? All because of a stupid government law? So, so wrong.
YES on 4.
Oh, and don’t forget on the ballot, there are two and only two Supreme Court judges (Francis and Sasso) up for retention, both of whom dissented (it passed 4-3), but if they’d had their way, they would have kept Amendment 4 off the ballot, not even allowing us, the citizens, to vote on it.
Another fun fact, quoting from the Pensacola News Journal “Francis and Sasso were lone dissenters in allowing Amendment 3 on the ballot, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.”
Seems they just don’t want us to be able to use our voices. That’s why I will be voting NO on retention of both. The next chance we the people will have to weigh in on their performance will not be until 2030. They can keep a lot of stuff off our ballots in that time. Not worth it. DeSantis can find two other people for the job.
James R Brown
October 25, 2024 at 10:33 pm
There is so much more to these insane anti-abortion laws! You don’t believe in abortion? DON’T GET ONE! Old, straight white politicians don’t know what they’re doing in their attempts to control women’s lives.
WE ARE NOT GOING BACK!!!
Michael K
October 25, 2024 at 6:32 pm
Voting YES for the only two amendments proposed BY THE PEOPLE and FOR THE PEOPLE – 3 AND 4. All the rest (1,2,5,6) are from the legislature with no citizen involvement and deserve a NO vote.
Cindy
October 25, 2024 at 7:23 pm
They think having a child is difficult.. try your body and not even allowed on the concrete floor to sleep nevermind the parie because their ain’t none
Jimmy Ideas
October 25, 2024 at 7:50 pm
Its a great Idea. A female at any age can get a abortion without parental approval. What a brilliant idea!
Vote No!
Ray
October 25, 2024 at 8:09 pm
Democrats don’t want people to know that fact. This abortion bill will be the only medical procedure a minor can do without parents knowing. Everyone spread that word.
cassandra was right
October 25, 2024 at 9:36 pm
Wrong! Amendment 4 doesn’t change the requirement that a parent be notified.
Btw, Minors can give birth without parent notification. They can get pregnant without permission too!
Jimmy Ideas
October 26, 2024 at 9:03 am
Does it really matter. When Republicans control all levels of gov’t. it will not happen. They will just make a new law to side step it and the Governor will sign it.
Get real
James R Brown
October 25, 2024 at 10:25 pm
You must be a Republican, because everything you wrote is WRONG. Democrats, independents and common sense, rational people of goodwill are going to fight for the rights of women to control their bodies and their futures!
It’s time to fight for the women of America!!!
Trollsfordesant
October 27, 2024 at 6:47 pm
Jimmy and Ray are lying. Misinformationists…DeSantis trolls..his 30something killearn hoa attorney drives a red corvette…ewwww
Ocean Joe
October 27, 2024 at 7:52 pm
Ray, read the proposed amendment instead of lying about it.
Ocean Joe
October 27, 2024 at 7:48 pm
Jimmy, you’re a liar. Read the proposed amendment.
James R Brown
October 25, 2024 at 10:20 pm
Little Rhonda can’t stand the fact that Amendment 4 is going to be approved by WAY more than the 60 percent for approval of the Constitutional Right for women to control their lives and their bodies.
As Beyonce told a crowd in Texas tonight, we are on the precipice of a new era. It’s time for America to sing a new song!
JustBabs
October 26, 2024 at 10:30 am
Pretty impressive funding considering there’s no corp profit, involved. Just for reference, Amendment 3, sponsored by corp sellers, took in $110m. Even so, I’m not confident Florida can get to 60%. Which will affect ALL women of Florida. It’s a long and costly drive to the nearest life-saving state, for women who require abortion care. Those who can’t afford it, will be stuck with the trauma, or possibly worse. Karma will be finding the families of those who voted NO. Pregnancy is risky and emergencies can happen to any woman.
OHYESON4
October 27, 2024 at 6:44 pm
Hopefully you voted yes, stop doubting debbydowner!
EARL PITTS AMERICAN FAN CLUB
October 27, 2024 at 7:04 pm
So let me get this STR8,
$100M of Soros money = “It’s OK To Kill Babies”???
I’ll Pray for those that aspire to this “Demonic Cult”.
SEE Y’all In The After-Life … or not if you believe YOUR LIFE is as insignificant as that Big ‘Ole Florida Roach you mashed with your shoe last night.
EARL PITTS AMERICAN FAN CLUB