Possible DeSantis opponent: Florida is 'no longer a free state'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried tore into Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday over a slew of recently signed legislation targeting protests and election procedures, declaring that Florida is "no longer a free state."

Speaking at a press conference hours after DeSantis signed a sweeping election bill into law, Fried cast the governor as an authoritarian figure bent on curbing basic rights and controlling the flow of information out of his administration. In particular, she noted how he had barred media outlets, except for Fox News, from covering the signing of the elections bill on Thursday.

"He did this in a closed location with only political supporters, using our taxpayer dollars, with the only camera watching was Fox News," Fried said. "He is using Fox News as a state news source. We see this in other locations across the world - China, Venezuela. Authoritarian regimes have state-run presses. Not here in America."

"We are no longer a free state," she added. "This governor has infringed upon our rights once again."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/possible-desantis-opponent-florida-is-no-longer-a-free-state/ar-BB1gteOh

[jimfields33]

1. So is she running for Governor or senate????

[FBaggins]

5. Probably Gov, given her comments, but she isn't announcing yet

She did respond to Crist's getting-in announcement to say that she wishes him well but would rather have him keep his House seat.

[Baitball Blogger]

2. I feel like we're completely undermined, exploited and marginalized by chamber of commerce types.

I use that term, though they can be found everywhere. They know how to burrow into "selfless" civic organizations and take them over, they know how to charm religious leaders, who use their lecterns to recite lessons praising obedience and servitude. It's pretty disgusting, really.

[lindysalsagal]

3. Say her name: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried

[obamanut2012]

4. I hope she runs, I really like her

She would be a good Governor.