Florida GOP Divided Over Amendment 4

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is intensifying his campaign against Amendment 4, a proposed ballot initiative that aims to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. He argues that the amendment, which would repeal the state's current six-week abortion ban, is vague and could lead to unrestricted access to abortion up to the moment of birth. DeSantis has expressed frustration with Florida's Republican congressional delegation for not publicly opposing the measure, emphasizing that it contradicts their pro-life stances. The amendment requires 60% support to pass and has drawn significant funding and backing from pro-abortion groups, prompting a response from state Republicans to mobilize against it. DeSantis is appealing to both pro-life and pro-choice voters by highlighting the amendment's lack of clear definitions and regulatory oversights. The debate continues amid rising tensions between DeSantis and advocates for the amendment, who argue that the governor is attempting to mislead voters about its implications.