Florida Republican Would Ban Democratic Party

Republican legislator launches bill to eliminate the Democratic Party in Florida

The bill would cancel any party that “previously defended” slavery, which the Democratic Party did more than 150 years ago

Florida GOP lawmaker proposes bill to ‘cancel’ state’s Democratic Party

A Florida GOP lawmaker has introduced legislation that would effectively "cancel" the state's Democratic Party.

GOP bill aims to "cancel" Florida's Democratic Party over past pro-slavery stance

The Republican lawmaker behind the stunt wants you to know he’s just trolling.

Florida Republican Would Ban Democratic Party

A Republican in Florida’s state Legislature has filed a bill that, if enacted, would eliminate the Florida Democratic Party, NBC News reports. The legislation would require the state’s Division of Elections to “immediately cancel” the filings of any political party whose platform had “previously advocated for, or been in support of, slavery or involuntary servitude.”

Florida GOP State Lawmaker Pitches Bill That Would Eliminate Democrat Party

Florida Republican pushes bill that could eliminate state Democratic Party

The measure would apply to parties that had "previously advocated for, or been in support of, slavery or involuntary servitude."