Using a giant birth control device as a prop, Democrats continue their attacks on Rick Scott

Behind the scenes of a large inflatable IUD outside Orlando City Hall, Florida Democrats attacked a U.S. senator. Rick Scott and called him a hypocrite for claiming to support in vitro fertilization (IVF) after he voted against federal protections.

“It makes sense that a senator like Rick Scott would say one thing and then do another,” the U.S. representative said. Maxwell Frost on a press conference. “This is someone who has a record in health care by committing the largest Medicare fraud in the history of our country.”

The organizer of the event was Americans for contraception, which is taking the 20-foot IUD around the country as part of a media tour. First appearance of the contraceptive prop was at Union Station in Washington, DC.

Scott has faced criticism from Democrats for his party-line voting blocking legislation aimed at protecting contraception and in vitro fertilization Democrats use to explode its base in an election year when many states, including Florida, are deciding on abortion-related initiatives.

Scott firedarguing that he actually supports in vitro fertilization and raising the issue of infertility treatment for his daughter.

“My wife, Annaand I have two daughters and seven perfect grandchildren. Everyone is a precious gift from God. But sometimes families need help. Millions of babies were born thanks to in vitro fertilization. Scott said in the new ad. “In fact, our youngest daughter is currently undergoing in vitro fertilization in hopes of expanding our family. She and I agree: in vitro fertilization must be protected in our family, in every family.”

Scott said he would propose other legislation to protect the procedure.

Frost was joined by state representatives. Anna Eskamani AND Johanna Lópezwho represent Central Florida, as well as other aspiring Democrats running for public office.

“I don’t care if you’re a Democrat, Republican, Green Party independent, whatever, this is about access to health care for everyone,” said Frost, an Orlando Democrat.

Florida’s six-week abortion ban – which abortion rights advocates say is essentially a total ban – took effect on May 1. In November, voters will decide on a statewide initiative to limit government influence over abortion. Pass, Amendment 4 needs at least 60% of the votes.

“Many people sometimes think that things can’t get any worse, but I want to remind you that they start with abortion bans, but they don’t end there. We are already seeing efforts in state legislatures across the country to prevent, prohibit and restrict access to contraception,” Eskamani said at a news conference.

“I don’t want to live in a world where these girls who come after me, these young women, when they grow up, will have fewer rights than me.”

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