DeSantis now running from Disney??

Disney has recently amended their complaint by adding a statement from DeSantis showing his original intent was to suppress their right to free speech

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Disney pointed to statements made by DeSantis that without hesitation or prompting, Governor DeSantis admitted: “[T]his all started, of course, with our parents’ rights bill.”

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In response Ron asked to be let out of the lawsuit

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Today, Governor DeSantis’ lawyers made a bold move and asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit with the Walt Disney Company. The state claims that Governor DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary should both be “immune from this suit.”

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Did he pick a fight that he now doesnt want? One of his key allies thinks so

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Republican state Rep. Spencer Roach, told the WSJ. “I think the governor is right, but I’m not sure at this point that the public is with us, and I would urge the governor to be cautious as he goes on with this fight with Disney.”

This is notable because Roach was one of the earliest advocates of the Reedy Creek dissolution, helping to spearhead the legislation early-on. He’s also cited twice in Disney’s complaint! So it’s particularly interesting to see him publicly distance himself from the ongoing battle.

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Also, this hilarious tidbit

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The court scheduling briefing is in for the lawsuit. Disney is requesting a trial date in July 2024, whereas DeSantis is seeking an August 2025 trial.

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tl/dr summation:

1) Disney added Rons own words to the lawsuit: "This all started with our parents rights bill"
2) Ron asked to the court to let him off the hook, cuz immunity
3) A key Fla legislator told WSJ that Ron needs to back away
4) Ron wants the trial to be Aug. of 2025 (not a typo)