Standing up for Florida means opposing all offshore drilling

Standing up for Florida means opposing all offshore drilling

When Donald Trump released his plan last month to expand offshore oil drilling to much of our nation’s coasts, it was refreshing to see Florida’s elected officials stand up and fight back. Even Republicans staunchly loyal to the president spoke out against possible drilling in the eastern Gulf, or at least expressed a need for caution. “It affects tourism and more importantly, it’s just bad for the environment,” said Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.).…