FL Rejects Corporate Weed Push as CO’s $3B ‘Jackpot’ Can’t Fix Potholes – Twitchy

Last year, voters in Florida refused to pass a ballot amendment making recreational weed legal. Governor Ron DeSantis agreed with that decision.

9 in 10 Florida voters want the right to vote on marijuana legalization themselves, not have lawmakers block the ballot.https://t.co/FApcqG2bfr

— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) November 12, 2025

Didn’t we already vote no on this?!??? https://t.co/7X3xOSK8tl

— Brittany (@thebrittanyjea) November 12, 2025

Yes, yes they did.

It’s the corporate weed oligarchy telling you they won’t take “no” for an answer. https://t.co/CZFXwvtEeD

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) November 12, 2025

Thanks to John Morgan of Morgan and Morgan and Morgan and Morgan. 

Corporate weed is going to be on the ballot again. It’s bogus they’re making it “better” while still baking in the corporate benefit through licensure

— Chris (@LivemusicCJ) November 12, 2025

The ballot language would still have to pass Supreme Court review — the way it is written is vulnerable to challenge on multiple fronts.

Plus, there is an ongoing investigation into petition fraud and they might not have enough verified petitions. https://t.co/T0Yw95Zs7q

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) November 12, 2025

Well, that has not been the experience in Colorado. The tax revenue from marijuana sales has fallen dramatically in recent years — largely because imposing taxes makes the black market marijuana more economical.

Hence, why states like CO have seen an increase in the black… https://t.co/L28FnIOMo4

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) November 12, 2025

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Governor DeSantis then shared what a big fat failure it has been in Colorado.

Colorado has collected over $3B in marijuana tax revenue to pave roads, build schools, rec centers and so much more, all while successfully cracking down on the underground market. Oh, and we didn’t use $50M in taxpayer dollars to block access to freedom. But you do you. https://t.co/DqPVk8PpTu

— Jared Polis (@jaredpolis) November 12, 2025

Colorado’s Democrat Governor took issue with reality and clapped back on X.

$3 billion over more than a decade is chump change. I’ve cut more than $7 billion in taxes in half that time.

But even then, seems like CO roads leave a lot to be desired. https://t.co/PdOrJNVsUm pic.twitter.com/Dp7LTf7DbH

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) November 13, 2025

DeSantis explained how it could be done with good governance and not polluting your air and making going out in public a disgusting experience. 

DeSantis… is right about our roads. 😂 it’s like the Oregon trail here https://t.co/2zNNpKGMTq pic.twitter.com/pTWxulpag9

— Travis Morrell, MD MPH (@MorrellMDmph) November 14, 2025

This new feud makes me so happy! It’s nice to see someone outside of Colorado call Polis on his failing policies. 🔥 https://t.co/dlGFclojUe

— Concerned for Colorado (@concernedforco) November 13, 2025

Someone has to do it 

Colorado roads are a total embarrassment! 😩😭😡 https://t.co/oIyRuNcbdG

— Leslie Hanks (@Leslie4PreBorns) November 13, 2025

I’m enjoying @RonDeSantis dressing down Polis

Keep going, Ron…the CO economy is in the toilet under Dem control (economic growth from top 5 to bottom 10, inflation & personal debt #1 in the country, personal income growth from top 3 to #39), there’s tons of fodder https://t.co/JegaaK53UY

— Recovering Woke (@dnvr_is_burning) November 13, 2025

Can’t argue with DeSantis’ success. 

Editor’s Note: After more than 40 days of screwing Americans, a few Dems have finally caved. The Schumer Shutdown was never about principle—just inflicting pain for political points.

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