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Florida Republicans' row with Mickey Mouse highlights widening gap between historical BFFs GOP and
corporate AmericaThere’s a growing rift between corporate America and the GOP – two groups that have long been bedfellows.
The latest incident involves Disney and its decision to speak out against a Florida law that prevents instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten through third grade. Republicans in the state, including the governor, reacted furiously, voting to strip Disney of the special tax and self-governing privileges it has held for 55 years.
The spat follows rows between the GOP and corporate America over restrictive voting measures and bathroom bills. In 2021, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell bluntly warned companies to “stay out of politics” – though he later softened his tone.
Meanwhile, Democrats are trying to capitalize on the fracture.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/florida-republicans-row-mickey-mouse-120300061.html