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- The article discusses the controversy surrounding Amendment 4 in Florida, which required a 60% majority to pass
- The author, Peter Schorsch, argues that blaming Amendment 4's failure on "the pigs" (politicians) is misguided
- Schorsch explains that the 60% threshold was put in place to prevent constitutional amendments from being too easily passed
- The article highlights the challenges faced by Amendment 4 supporters in getting the necessary votes
- Schorsch concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding the voting process in Florida and working towards achieving bipartisan support for future amendments.
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Amendment 4 Needed 60% To Pass. Why? Blame The Pigs.
'Had we been any other state, we would be celebrating right now.'The post Amendment 4 needed 60% to pass. Why? Blame the pigs. appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
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