South Fl Billionaire Pledges No Donations To Politicians Who Don T Support Gun Control

The pledge seems to represent a significant change of heart for Fernandez, since according to the Miami Herald he’s a member of the National Rifle Association, but has said he does not intend to renew his membership after it lapses. “Those of us who are active in the political system have an obligation to use the tools we have, and the tool that we have that they understand the most is money. They have to understand that if they’re going to act in response to the very few, such as the NRA and their outdated position, they are not going to get a penny from me.” Efforts like Fernandez’s, in addition to the general political air going around these days, appear to be having some effect, at least in Florida. Florida Governor Rick Scott, as well as “top Republican lawmakers” have come out in favor of raising the minimum age to purchase guns to 21, whereas currently the restriction only exists for handguns. The issue of gun control is only the latest break between the GOP and Fernandez, who says he registered as an independent since the 2016 election.