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Is this real? Would love to read about it, sounds hilarious.
The article is real: https://newrepublic.com/post/173247/florida-republicans-admit-made-big-mistake-anti-immigrant-law
Then someone said the quiet part out loud:
A spokesperson for Barquin provided a statement after publishing, assuring that the Florida representative does not see the bill as a mistake, or some messaging bill. “During [the] forum, some of my colleagues dismissed SB 1718 as merely a ‘scare tactic,’” Barquine says. “I, in no way, share their opinion.”
“I voted for this bill, support this bill, and applaud our Governor for making this a priority,” Barquin said.