Florida Dems chair accuses DeSantis of ‘illegal campaign activity,’ claims that’s why marijuana initiative failed
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Amendment 3, which would’ve legalized the use of recreational marijuana in Florida, failed Tuesday after falling short of the 60% threshold needed for its approval.
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This initiative would’ve allowed adults 21 years old and older to possess about 3 ounces of marijuana, and it would’ve allowed businesses already growing and selling marijuana to sell the drug.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released a statement following the results and blamed the amendment’s failure on Gov. Ron DeSantis and his “illegal campaign” to sway Floridians to vote “no.”
In late October, Republican State S...