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Words matter - Of course, the Disney fight is now a key part of the DeSantis won’t-back-down-to-woke-corporations branding.
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The full ramifications of the legislation were never ever really considered or looked at … and instead the DeSantis administration adopted a “trust us, it will all work out” mantra and left the details until after the governor’s reelection. It was introduced, debated (somewhat), passed and signed into law in less than a week. That attention flared back up with the ouster of company CEO Bob Chapek.įlashback - The bill to dissolve the more than 50-year-old special district that allows Disney to operate as its own local government surfaced during the April special session that was called to deal with redistricting.
Ron DeSantis’ push to punish Disney for its stated opposition to Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” law, known as “don’t say gay” by its critics. The question has always been when and how and who winds up being the one in charge and paying the bills.īackdrop - A lot of national attention - and campaign trail flexing - occurred in the aftermath of Gov. DeSantis and Disney: The ride is hurtling to the endĪll about the mouse - At some point, something has to be done about Florida’s new law dealing with Disney.
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