Florida’s Algae Blame Sticks to ‘Red-Tide Rick’ in Senate Race
- Record outbreak is drag on GOP candidates in swing state
- Nature’s algae bloom made worse by state policies, experts say
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A mermaid was among a line of protesters in Englewood, Florida, during morning rush hour earlier this month, chanting at the passing cars. “Defeat red tide! Defeat Rick Scott!” they shouted, getting more thumbs up than middle fingers from drivers.
They were soon joined by a two-man counter-protest: a father and son waving a flag bearing Trump’s name, yelling: “Red tide is naturally occurring!”