Has taken no money from Big Sugar; Rick Scott has taken more than $800,000 this cycle VoteWater endorses Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for U.S. Senate VoteWater has endorsed former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for the U.S. Senate. VoteWater Executive Director Gil Smart praised Mucarsel-Powell’s commitment to cleaner water and noted that she’s taken no money from Florida’s sugar industry, while her opponent, incumbent Sen. Rick Scott, has taken more than $800,000 from Big Sugar this election cycle alone. “ ‘Red Tide’ Rick Scott’s environmental record as Governor of Florida was abysmal and as a U.S. Senator he has not been the clean-water champion we need,” said Smart. “Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is that champion, and we endorse her for the Senate.” “Florida’s natural beauty and unique environment is one of the many things that makes it so special – and is a key driver of our economic prosperity and tourism in Florida,” said Mucarsel-Powell. “In Congress, I represented South Florida, the Florida Keys, and the Everglades, and worked across the aisle to bring over $200 million to the state for environmental and Everglades preservation. In the U.S. Senate, I will fight for funding to help Florida build the climate-resilient infrastructure needed to fight climate change.” VoteWater’s Smart said Mucarsel-Powell’s refusal to take Big Sugar campaign cash show’s her interest in governing on behalf of her constituents, not polluting special interests. “The fact she’s taken no ‘dirty money’ from Big Sugar means she won’t be beholden to the industry — unlike her opponent,” said Smart. READ MORE AT VOTEWATER.ORG Donate Now! Become a Member     VoteWater | 3727 SE Ocean Blvd. Suite 200A | Stuart, FL 34996 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice