John McCain will venture into the Everglades for the first time as a presidential candidate Friday, an obligatory rite of passage for politicians shoring up their environmental credentials in a crucial state.
But the Arizona senator opposed spending $2 billion on restoring the national park, siding with President Bush against Florida's political establishment -- including top Republican supporters Gov. Charlie Crist and Sen. Mel Martinez.
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A pattern is emerging. On almost every stop on the campaign trail there are crumbs left behind by McCain that reporters are picking up and investigating. These are turning into articles about inconsistencies in his voting record, awkward associations, and changing policy positions. This article is just one more. It is specific in scope focusing on the inconsistency between what McCain says and how he voted on the Everglades. It is concise, reasonably sourced (links to some of the Everglades support groups quoted would have been nice), and fair. Emphasis is on how he voted. His camapaign has offered explanations and they are provided. Readers can decide for themselves, as it should always be.
