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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “Governor DeSantis is bringing a brand of authoritarianism to Florida that Putin, Maduro, or Castro would applaud.”

On the recordMay 18, 2022
Governor DeSantis is bringing a brand of authoritarianism to Florida that Putin, Maduro, or Castro would applaud.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Wasserman Schultz criticizes DeSantis for using authoritarian tactics similar to oppressive regimes.

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