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Could water issues shift the political tides in Florida?

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Will ‘red tide’ algae in Florida turn some Republican voters ‘blue’?

From rising sea-levels to toxic algae, Florida voters have a host of water problems on their minds this election season. Governor and Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott saw his poll numbers slide as ‘red tide’ algae bloomed. Scott’s critics blame him for cuts to environmental programs. His supporters say a Scott win may mean more help from the Trump administration. Lisa Desjardins reports.

10/29/2018

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