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Could Cat Fund Opposition Cost McCain The Election?

When push comes to shove this November, could Sen. John McCain's opposition to the creation of a national catastrophe fund to back up state property ...

By Staff Writer | Updated on February 08, 2008

mccain.jpgWhen push comes to shove this November, could Sen. John McCain’s opposition to the creation of a national catastrophe fund to back up state property insurance facilities cost him the White House? I believe it could, if enough Floridians care enough to let the Arizona Republican’s position swing their vote to a more supportive Democratic candidate.

Think about it for a moment. In a close race, Florida will certainly be a crucial state. It certainly made the difference in 2000 and could do so again in 2008, especially if even a mild hurricane threatens Florida before Election Day to remind Sunshine State residents of what’s at stake.

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