Ron DeSantis and the arrogance of power (Opinion)

[In It to Win It]

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It’s premature to say whether Ron DeSantis will be remembered as Florida’s worst governor, although that does seem his intention.

It’s not too soon, however, to acknowledge that he has abused his power more than any of his predecessors. People are wise to him, too.

No other governor ever weaponized a state agency to fight a ballot initiative. That’s what DeSantis has done with the Agency for Health Care Administration, whose website features a blow-by-blow attack on Amendment 4, the abortion rights amendment.

Not only that, it isn’t true. It falsely claims that current Florida law protects women, and that the initiative “threatens women’s safety.” The use of a taxpayer-funded agency in a political campaign is illegal.

Harassing voters at home

No other governor ever sent his election police to interrogate registered voters as to whether they signed petitions for a cause he opposes — an outrageous act of intimidation. Several voters in Lee County answered a knock on their door and it was an armed, uniformed police officer. The issue again was Amendment 4.

[Deuxcents]

1. Thankfully, he's term limited.

[Keepthesoulalive]

2. Floridians made their bed

With this jerk. Each time he stepped over the line the majority of people said okay at least he’s not bothering me. He’s an arrogant little prick who is further destroying the state after Bush and Scott. They are beginning to feel the pain of ridiculous insurance rates , failing schools, houses built on barrier islands , hurricanes and a brain drain. I am hoping enough people are tired of the little tyrant and want viable solutions to the problems they face.