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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(115,966 posts)
Wed Jul 31, 2024, 07:38 PM Jul 2024

Latest Florida Poll Shows Massive Support for Abortion Rights Amendment

New polling in Florida shows almost 70% of voters favor Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion access in the state constitution after the Republican legislature and Governor Ron Desantis passed a near-total abortion ban earlier this year.

According to the survey of 774 likely voters done by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL), only 23% of respondents came out against the ballot measure, while another 8% said they weren't sure. Like similar measures in Kansas and Ohio, the favorability of Amendment 4 is outperforming Democratic candidates, meaning Republicans and independents are also in support.

The 70% support will be key as a 60% vote in favor is needed to pass the measure in November.

The Amendment 4 campaign has also petitioned the state supreme court to strike the current financial impact statement for the amendment from voter information materials, wherein they claim the DeSantis administration falsely states the measure will negatively impact the state budget.

https://meidasnews.com/news/latest-florida-poll-shows-massive-support-for-abortion-rights-amendment

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Latest Florida Poll Shows Massive Support for Abortion Rights Amendment (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 OP
That's good, but... Salviati Jul 2024 #1
Wow! It's beating out weed! MaryMagdaline Jul 2024 #3
I wouldn't bet the ranch on that unfortunately chicoescuela Jul 2024 #4
It would be nice if this amendment has coattails... VMA131Marine Jul 2024 #2
Florida has an Arizona problem kansasobama Jul 2024 #5

Salviati

(6,038 posts)
1. That's good, but...
Wed Jul 31, 2024, 07:42 PM
Jul 2024

... let's hope that they're smart enough to vote for the amendment, and then not turn around and vote for the party that would make it moot.

VMA131Marine

(4,674 posts)
2. It would be nice if this amendment has coattails...
Wed Jul 31, 2024, 07:43 PM
Jul 2024

Because people realise it’s Republicans who want to restrict their freedom in the first place.

kansasobama

(1,537 posts)
5. Florida has an Arizona problem
Wed Jul 31, 2024, 08:49 PM
Jul 2024

In fact, more problematic than AZ. Voters are pissed about abortion rights. But, will not vote for a President that is needed to have any impact. It is an odd judgement call.

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