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Scott Threatens Corporations With ‘Day Of Reckoning’ For Boycotting GA Over Voting Law

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LatestBy|April 19, 2021 3:04 p.m.Amid Republicans’ ongoing crusade against boycotts in response to Georgia’s voting law, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) stepped up to the plate to issue an ominous, albeit hypocritical, warning to corporations that took action against the restrictive voting legislation in a published Monday.Scott cited the Major League Baseball’s decision to move its All-Star Game out of Atlanta in reaction to the Georgia law while warning the corporations that publicly condemned the legislation of a “massive backlash” during next year’s midterm elections. The Florida senator then alluded to some sinister day of “reckoning,” which he defined as Republicans regaining the majority in both chambers of Congress, as the start of the backlash that corporations that dared to bash the restrictive law might soon face.“Your latest attempts to hurt Georgia’s economy will help us do something that is long overdue – make corporate welfare a thing of the past,” Scott wrote. “There will be no number of well-connected lobbyists you can hire to save you. There will be no amount of donations you can make that will save you. There will be nowhere for you to hide.”Scott’s op-ed, which accuses corporations that spoke out against the Georgia law of feeding into demands by “elitist, left-wing peers,” is a continuation of Republicans&nbsp;tantrum-throwing and calls for corporate boycotts that we’ve seen since business executives first slammed the law.Like Scott, earlier this month accused Democrats and corporations of spreading “disinformation” about the Georgia law, while threatening corporations with “serious consequences” if they “become a vehicle for far-left mobs to hijack our country from outside the constitutional order.”In addition to the MLB, Republicans vowed to direct their fury toward Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines, the CEOs of which have issued stern condemnations of the Georgia law.Shortly after the CEOs of Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines came out against the Georgia law, state Republicans voted to revoke a tax break from Delta and called for the removal of Coca-Cola products from the state house.Former President Trump joined in on the boycotting spree.“Boycott baseball and all of the woke companies that are interfering with Free and Fair Elections,” he ranted in a statement through his Save America PAC. “Are you listening Coke, Delta, and all!”However, Trump properties may not have gotten the memo.Monday that despite the former president’s call for boycotts against corporate giants that rebuked the Georgia law, Trump properties are still serving the beloved soft drink that the former president is known for consuming regularly.Coke galore next to Trump Wine at the souvenir shop at Trump's hotel in Vegas— Nathaniel Meyersohn (@nmeyersohn)&nbsp;Have a tip? !includes:&nbsp;Dear Reader,When we asked recently what makes TPM different from other outlets, readers cited factors like honesty, curiosity, transparency, and our vibrant community. They also pointed to our ability to report on important stories and trends long before they are picked up by mainstream outlets; our ability to contextualize information within the arc of history; and our focus on the real-world consequences of the news.Our unique approach to reporting and presenting the news, however, wouldn’t be possible without our readers’ support. That’s not just marketing speak, it’s true: our work would literally not be possible without readers deciding to become members. Not only does member support account for more than 80% of TPM’s revenue, our members have helped us build an engaged and informed community. Many of our best stories were born from reader tips and valuable member feedback.We do what other news outlets can’t or won’t do because our members’ support gives us real independence.If you enjoy reading TPM and value what we do, become a member today.Sincerely,TPM StaffCommentsFounder &amp; Editor-in-Chief:Executive Editor:Managing Editor:Associate Editor:Investigations Desk:Reporters:Newswriter:Editor at Large:General Counsel:Publisher:Head of Product:Director of Technology:Associate Publisher:Front End Developer:Senior Designer:

LatestBy|April 19, 2021 3:04 p.m.Amid Republicans’ ongoing crusade against boycotts in response to Georgia’s voting law, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) stepped up to the plate to issue an ominous, albeit hypocritical, warning to corporations that took action against the restrictive voting legislation in a published Monday.Scott cited the Major League Baseball’s decision to move its All-Star Game out of Atlanta in reaction to the Georgia law while warning the corporations that publicly condemned the legislation of a “massive backlash” during next year’s midterm elections. The Florida senator then...

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Scott Threatens Corporations With ‘Day Of Reckoning’ For Boycotting GA Over Voting Law

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