John,
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis just signed into law one of the most disgusting attacks on voting rights in recent years.
This morning, as the bill signing was being set up, we heard from journalists not being allowed in the room. That is because DeSantis made this bill signing, a government event, an exclusive to FOX News. This would be unheard of in other states, but this is DeSantis’ m.o. Even at the height of Florida’s COVID crisis, he would block reporters that asked tough questions.
Let me be clear: DeSantis is doing two things here. He is making sure no future Florida elections are free or fair. And he also wants to anger you specifically. Attacking our country’s free press should anger you, and his ability to do that is what Donald Trump and his base are looking for. Today was DeSantis’ pitch to join Donald Trump’s inner circle, and it looks like he’s in.
If you are truly mad at the unfolding electoral crisis in Florida, the one thing DeSantis doesn’t want you to do is support grassroots organizations that will hold him accountable. So, we are asking, please donate $25 so Floridians get the voting rights they deserve.
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Now, here are some of the worst provisions in the bill:
- Limits vote-by-mail requests times;
- Makes drop boxes ridiculously inaccessible;
- Enacts a racist signature matching system that will disproportionately impact voters of color and those who speak English as a second language (this is is such a strict measure that even DeSantis had trouble voting due to this issue);
- Bans giving food/water to voters;
- Expands partisan challenges to vote counting.
This morning DeSantis said these are “the strongest election integrity measures in the country.” We all know that "election integrity" is just a cover for politicians like DeSantis who are looking after their own prospects, but he is not wrong about the scope of this bill. It truly is the biggest attack on voting rights in decades.
Join us in holding DeSantis accountable by donating $25.
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Thank you,
Vote From Home
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