Sen. Rick Scott Joins GOP Flip-Flop On Abortion Bans

April 15, 2024 Politics, Republicans

Florida Politics reports:

Sen. Rick Scott’s position on abortion continues to get scrutiny as he runs for a second term, with the former Governor distancing himself on the record from a law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in 2023.

“If I was writing a bill, I think 15 weeks is where the state is,” Scott said in an interview that ran on Monday. He added that “15 weeks with the limitations (for rape, incest, and maternal health) is where the state’s at,” contending it’s “important we do what there’s consensus” for.

Regarding the abortion ban after the sixth week of gestation that takes effect in Florida next month, Scott said in 2023 he would have signed the bill.

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‘I think that’s where the population is.’@SenRickScott distances himself from abortion law signed by @GovRonDeSantis, prefers 15 week limit with exceptions.

Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/PtgJ1zYltm #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/O6Fy0GgIAP

— Phil Ammann (@PhilAmmann) April 15, 2024