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Florida Abortion Amendment Fails
Florida's Amendment 4, aiming to protect abortion rights, fails; DeSantis's tactics criticized; marijuana legalization also fails.
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- What was the outcome of Amendment 4 in Florida?
- Amendment 4, seeking to protect abortion rights in Florida up to fetal viability, failed to garner the necessary 60% support to pass.
- How did Governor DeSantis campaign against Amendment 4?
- Governor Ron DeSantis, who heavily campaigned against the amendment, used state funds for advertisements opposing it, prompting criticism.
- Who were the winners and losers in the Amendment 4 outcome?
- The failure of Amendment 4 is a setback for reproductive rights groups, while a victory for the Republicans and Governor DeSantis.
- What did the exit poll reveal about Floridians' views on abortion?
- Despite the amendment's failure, an exit poll revealed that 64% of Florida voters support abortion legality in most or all cases.
- Were there any other significant ballot measures that failed in Florida?
- Besides the abortion ban, another amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida also failed to pass.