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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Although this story puts McCain in a very negative light in regard to the environment, it is accurate. Facts in the piece are correct, and the topic--McCain's attitude toward environmental spending--is one of the most important ones in this election. It would be more balanced and informative if it included a fuller explanation of why McCain opposed authorizing the money for the cleanup deal that was agreed on by both Florida and the federal government. This article makes McCain look very poor in regard to the environment.
