Just how exactly did Florida get excused from offshore oil drilling?

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Just how exactly did Florida get excused from offshore oil drilling?
For a state that didn't publicly object to a plan by the Trump administration to allow for offshore oil drilling, how did Florida get the only exemption, and what does "off the table" mean?



By Claire McNeill 10 hours ago
Guess what Florida beachgoers may not have to worry about?

It was a clear victory that most Floridians would celebrate.
President Donald Trump's administration vowed to spare the state's waters from offshore drilling. Florida was "off the table."

But a day after this extraordinary concession — one that no other coastal state was awarded — environmentalists, Democrats and other governors were questioning the way it all played out.

It turns out that Florida was the only coastal state that didn't take a clear stance on the drilling proposal when the Interior Department came calling this summer. Gov. Rick Scott, who has supported drilling in the past, publicly intervened only in recent days. Meanwhile, governors from other states firmly objected, and yet still face the prospect of oil rigs towering offshore.

Frank Jackalone, the Sierra Club's Florida chapter director, called Scott's failure to oppose the plan sooner "irresponsible." He said it bolstered his sense that the deal was just a ploy to secure environmental credentials for Scott ahead of an anticipated run against Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, a staunch drilling opponent.

"Scott jumped in Johnny-come-lately and now he's claiming all the victory for himself," Jackalone said. "Everybody who's been fighting drilling for years is seeing Rick Scott in the period of a week change his tune on drilling and then emerge as the champion in a choreographed press conference."...............................

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1. off shore drilling

Republican governor?

Mar a Lago?

Upcoming election?

[Irish_Dem]

2. A suitcase full of unmarked bills was sent to Trump?

Our government is up for sale to anyone with enough cash.

[Phoenix61]

3. This is nothing but smoke and mirrors

Twitler wants Scott to win our dem senators seat. This "off the table" will change the minute the election is over. Scott is a lying POS which is probably why he and Twitler get along so well.

[csziggy]

5. Twitler endorsed Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis, in bid for Florida governor, touts support from billionaires and Trump
Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and Breitbart co-owner Rebekah Mercer are on board. But DeSantis still won't say if he's running for governor.
By Lawrence Mower December 29, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis' campaign is touting an impressive list of billionaire supporters this morning, a week after the congressman was endorsed for governor by President Donald Trump.

Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, Breitbart co-owner Rebekah Mercer and hedge fund manager John Thaler are now members of his national finance team, according to DeSantis' campaign, although the congressman still has not confirmed he's running for governor.

More: http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2017/12/29/ron-desantis-in-bid-for-florida-governor-touts-support-from-billionaires-and-trump/

He officially announced his candidacy for Governor on January 5, 2018, and is endorsed by President Donald Trump. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_DeSantis

[Bayard]

4. Its all about who you know