October 23, 2006

ISSUE 1138

GOVERNOR BUSH SUPPORTS AMENDMENT 3

According to a news article in the St. Petersburg Times, Governor Jeb Bush told reporters that he’s voting for Amendment 3 on November 7. Rumor had it that Governor Bush was rethinking his support of Amendment 3 in the wake of the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling against school vouchers. But Bush, who has consistently supported making it harder to amend the Florida Constitution, isn’t wavering.

If Amendment 3 passes, any proposed constitutional amendment, including one to restore school vouchers, would require a 60 percent approval by voters rather than the simple 50 percent plus one now required. Both Charlie Crist and Jim Davis, who are vying to replace Bush, oppose Amendment 3.