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A Florida Democrat running for a nonpartisan property appraiser's position has been asked to remove her "Choose Life" license plates or face withdrawal of support from party leaders.
Joy Hearn, a 14-year veteran of the Palm Beach County appraiser's office who is a first-time candidate, told NRL News that two Democratic Party officials advised her to remove her license plates. "One gentleman said he can't support me or raise money for me unless I take the tags off," she said.
"I was surprised," Hearn said. "It has nothing to do with this office. It's a nonpartisan, non-policy-making position."
The property appraiser deals with tax assessments for real estate and other property in the county. It has nothing to do with the issues of abortion or adoption.
Florida is one of 10 states that offer "Choose Life" license plates. The proceeds from the sale of the plates go to programs supporting adoption and health care for pregnant mothers. Over 45,000 Florida motorists have bought the plates since 1999, contributing more than $2 million to such programs, according to the Florida Department ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Democrats Ask Candidate to Remove Choose Life License Plate.