"Florida's Abortion Petition Gains Momentum as Republicans Sign On"

Thousands of conservative voters, including many Republicans, in Florida have signed a petition in support of a constitutional amendment that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state. The petition proposes ensuring abortion access until the point of viability, which is roughly 24 weeks into pregnancy. The measure has garnered over 753,000 valid signatures, including more than 150,000 from Republicans. The amendment must receive at least 891,523 valid signatures by February 1 to get on the November 2024 ballot. This development highlights the divide within the Republican party on the issue of abortion and suggests that Republican officials may be out of touch with their bases.