Florida Family Action backs Carolina Amesty days after forgery indictment
One of Florida’s most prominent social conservative groups is endorsing a Republican lawmaker facing criminal forgery charges.
Florida Family Action, the political arm for Florida Family Voice, endorsed state Rep. Carolina Amesty on Tuesday. The support comes days after the Windermere Republican surrendered to Orange County authorities following a grand jury indictment on four felony charges.
The group made clear its support of Amesty was based on her policy positions, calling her pro-life and pro-family.
“Protecting and supporting Florida families has always been my top priority,” Amesty said in a statement provided by Florida Family Action. In it, the freshman lawmaker touted legislation s...