Florida Republican threatens legal action after Miami Beach Pride denies him space in parade
The Republican faced angry, disruptive protests when he participated in the Miami Beach Pride Parade last year.
April 5, 2024
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The Republican faced angry, disruptive protests when he participated in the Miami Beach Pride Parade last year.
Dubbed by critics as the “don’t display gay” bill, the legislation had advanced through a committee in the House.
The Republican also talks about not wanting to be known as an LGBTQ+ lawmaker although Basabe, who is married to a woman, once said he was "a gay candidate."
He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.
Ashley Brundage will run in a battleground seat in November against a Republican incumbent.
State Rep. Shevrin Jones has won a fourth term but has been mentioned as a potential lieutenant governor candidate.
Equality advocates try to correct the state's ugly history just as the GOP governor snubs queer constituents.
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Florida state Rep. Fabian Basabe represents Miami Beach.
Both are now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jane Castor, previously Tampa's first female police chief, heads into an election with a double-digit lead in the polls.