The protests and backlash against Self-Serving Rick Scott’s environmental record and toxic algae crisis “besieged” his campaign on Monday — leading him to cancel his bus tour and dominating TV news across the state. Watch for yourself:
What Florida’s Watching: Scott “Besieged” By Red Tide Protests
From David Bergstein, DSCC Spokesman: “While Rick Scott was using his position as governor to make himself richer, he was poisoning Florida’s water, air and beaches. Now Floridians are holding him accountable, they’ll do it on Election Day, and Scott’s so scared he won’t even show his face.”
Read more of Monday’s coverage:
Sarasota Herald Tribune: Rick Scott campaign stop besieged by red tide protesters.
Associated Press: Florida Gov. Scott Confronted By Protesters At Campaign Stop.
Orlando Sentinel: Report: Rick Scott cancels Southwest Florida event following red tide. protests.
Orlando Weekly: Rick Scott booed out of restaurant over Florida’s red tide crisis.
Fox 13: Scott avoids red tide protesters at campaign event.
WWSB: Protesters greet Governor Scott at Rally in Venice.
HuffPost: Red Tide Protesters Drive Florida Gov. Rick Scott From Campaign Stop.
The Hill: Florida governor booed out of restaurant over red tide algae issues.
These reports add to the over 370 bad stories Scott’s suffered in the first 150 days of his campaign.
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