DeSantis Runs Away From Radioactive 'Blogger Bill'
Ron DeSantis says the proposed law that requires bloggers writing about him to register with the state isn't something that he's "ever supported." Sure, Ron! Via Business Insider:
"That's not anything that I've ever supported. I don't support it, I've been very clear about what we are doing," DeSantis said of the bill during a press conference on Tuesday.
The governor added that "every person in the legislature can file bills."
"The Florida legislation, 120 of them in House and however many, the 40 in the Senate, they have independent agency to be able to do things," DeSantis said. "Like, I don't control every single bill that has been filed or amendment, so just as we go through this session, please understand that."
Hmm. Where on earth would we get the idea that DeSantis is against free speech? (cough*Disney*cough) We already know the Florida state legislature is packed with DeSantis ass-kissers and suckups, and we also know that Blinky is a micromanager. No way this bill went through without his approval.
I can only conclude that he's lying because the backlash was so bad, he thought even the Republican primary voters might find his move unacceptable.