The Miami Herald: Gov. Charlie Crist feeling pressure on abortion bill, by John Frank:
Once again, Florida’s governor is considering a veto of a controversial measure that is spurring an outcry.
TALLAHASSEE — Facing an intense public outcry, Charlie Crist confronts possibly thetoughest decision of his term as governor: whether to sign or veto abill anti-abortion advocates call the “most significant pro-lifemeasure that’s ever happened in Florida’s history.”
The high-stakes verdict holds political implications for Crist’s U.S.Senate campaign and highlights a polarizing issue that the candidatewould rather avoid, given his mixed record on abortion.
Muchlike a teacher accountability measure Crist vetoed earlier this year,the healthcare bill is generating fervent emotions on both sides of thedebate.
To date, about 6,300 people have called ore-mailed the governor to share an opinion, with nearly 80 percentasking for a veto. A statewide rally to kill the bill is planned fornext week. . . .