Florida Dems chair accuses DeSantis of ‘illegal campaign activity,’ claims that’s why marijuana initiative failed

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...

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