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.


About Me: Jim Ash is the bureau chief for the Florida Capital Bureau.








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