The Battle Over Abortion in Florida's Political Landscape.

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The Battle Over Abortion in Florida's Political Landscape.
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Florida Democrats are struggling to remain relevant as Republicans dominate the state's politics, with the GOP holding all six statewide elected positions and gaining a supermajority in the state House and Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis won a commanding 20-point reelection last year and is now expected to run for president. The recent arrests of two top Democratic leaders at a protest in support of abortion rights may signal a new fighting spirit for the party, but they also highlight the challenges Democrats face in a state where protests are restricted and Republicans hold the majority.

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