Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote
Bravo!! 
Take that, deSantis!
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/bloomberg-raises-millions-florida-felons-vote-73163026
Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg is helping Florida felons pay their debts so they can vote in the presidential election
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press
September 22, 2020, 9:17 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Just days after after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a court victory to keep felons from voting until they've paid off fines, restitution and court fees, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has stepped in to help them pay off the debts.
The former Democratic presidential candidate has helped raise more than $20 million so that felons who completed their prison sentences can vote in the presidential election. Bloomberg also has pledged $100 million to help Joe Biden win Florida.
A federal appellate court ruled on Sept. 11 that in addition to serving their sentences, Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote. The case could have broad implications for the November elections. Florida has 29 electoral college votes that are crucial to President Donald Trump’s hopes of staying in the White House.
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Organizers for the group say they aren't targeting people registered with a particular political party.
The Florida Rights Restitution Council said other donors include John Legend, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, Ben & Jerry’s, Levi Strauss & Co., the Miami Dolphins, the Orlando Magic, the Miami Heat and Stephen Spielberg.
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