One of the highest tides to hit Florida’s coastline this year arrived at approximately 10:08 a.m. today.

 I hope you’ll join me and other Florida Democrats to make sure Charlie Crist wins in November.

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And there we were, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and I, checking out the new pumping system in Miami Beach designed to keep water from gushing knee-deep over the streets of a bustling city.

The King Tide, as it’s called, offers us a scary glimpse of what it could look like in the not-too-distant future – if we don’t start taking more action now to combat sea-level rise. When it comes to the effects of sea-level rise, Florida will be ground zero.

Unfortunately, though, what we have right now is a governor who declares he’s not a scientist to justify ignoring the problem.

But what we also have is a chance – a chance to do something about it. Rick Scott’s opponent in next month’s election is Charlie Crist. In response to the governor’s recent comment, Charlie said: “I’m not a scientist either – but I can use my brain and I can talk to one.”

While scientists and researchers indicate South Florida will be hit the hardest, make no mistake about it, the entire state of Florida – from Miami to Jacksonville – will feel the effects. We don’t need a scientist -what we need is a leader.

Will you help us make sure that Florida Democrats have the resources they need to help elect Charlie Crist in November?

Thanks for all you do,

Bill Nelson