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Suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell puts her political future in the hands of voters
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/678681-monique-worrell-puts-her-political-future-in-the-hands-of-voters/Worrell challenged the suspension in court, but the Florida Supreme Court this past Thursday ruled 6-1 that the suspension was justified.
Suspended Orange-Osceola County State Attorney Monique Worrell, flanked by local and state Democrats this weekend, publicly denounced the recent Florida Supreme Court decision that upheld Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to remove her from office.
Worrell — who made remarks ahead of a gathering of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida in Orlando — also suggested that she would put her career in the hands of voters instead of challenging her suspension in the Florida Senate. Worrell is seeking another term in office and is already on the November ballot.
She said she had “no expectations from anyone except my constituents” when asked about what she expected from the Senate, which can either uphold or reverse suspensions ordered by the Governor.
“Do not give up, do not stop fighting, your votes matter,” said Worrell, who said she was improperly removed from office by an “authoritarian Governor and the Republican establishment here in the state of Florida” and denied “due process.”
“When they cannot win, they cheat,” added Worrell, who was first elected in 2020.
Suspended Orange-Osceola County State Attorney Monique Worrell, flanked by local and state Democrats this weekend, publicly denounced the recent Florida Supreme Court decision that upheld Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to remove her from office.
Worrell — who made remarks ahead of a gathering of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida in Orlando — also suggested that she would put her career in the hands of voters instead of challenging her suspension in the Florida Senate. Worrell is seeking another term in office and is already on the November ballot.
She said she had “no expectations from anyone except my constituents” when asked about what she expected from the Senate, which can either uphold or reverse suspensions ordered by the Governor.
“Do not give up, do not stop fighting, your votes matter,” said Worrell, who said she was improperly removed from office by an “authoritarian Governor and the Republican establishment here in the state of Florida” and denied “due process.”
“When they cannot win, they cheat,” added Worrell, who was first elected in 2020.