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This was a big deal for Florida environmentalists. The Bush team helped protect a unique ecosystem. Gore helped damage the same unique ecosystem.

The election came down to the wire, nationally and in Florida. It's true that had Gore carried his home state of TN, he could have taken the election. However, he wasn't really close in TN.

But he was unbelievably close in Florida. And probably, this issue could have turned the tide. I actually think the Bush lead would have been greater if the news media hadn't prematurely declared Gore the winner in Florida. The polls in the panhandle became dead after that declaration. And that is Bush territory.

I imagine one could find lots of examples of things the Gore camp could have done to garner a few hundred votes in Florida. And that's all it takes.

GREAT THREAD, SUMMER! I ALWAYS LOOK FOR YOUR POSTS.

gitmo, I so enjoyed reading every word of your post #84. Thanks for the interesting comments you added to this thread -- and thank you very much for your kind words to me! A big BTTT to YOU! :)