Monday, January 28, 2008

The swelling war chest

Viewers and listeners trying to navigate TV and radio airwaves laced with Amendment 1 hype can thank the state's business community, which contributed $4.1 million to "Yes on 1."

The PAC, which lists its contributors on its website, continued putting up big numbers last week, with a $25,000 check on Jan. 24 from the legal powerhouse Gunster Yoakley.

The West Palm Beach firm is the official home of George LeMieux, a former assistant attorney general and until late last year, Gov. Charlie Crist's chief of staff. Crist is the number one cheerleader for the $9.3 billion tax-cutting measure on tomorrow's ballot and one of Crist's closest friends.

Opponents at "Florida is Our Home, Inc." reported topping the $1 million mark, largely with the help of teacher, labor, firefighter and government worker unions.

Some of the latest polls suggest Amendment 1 is supported by a majority of voters, but its fate is too close to call. InsiderAdvantage showed support at 57 percent, still three points shy of the 60 percent majority needed for passage.

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