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APRIL 01, 2008

Dems attack Atwater

Just in case you thought this session, with all it's budget woes, wasn't ugly enough, check this out.

The Florida Democratic Party has officially signaled that traditional Senate bipartisan friendliness need not rear its head again anytime soon. Check out the party's 90-second slam of Republican senator and presumed future Senate President Jeff Atwater, now appearing on YOUTUBE.

The synopsis: Atwater's vote for a 2006 insurance bill was a vote for the insurance companies and higher rates.

The spot makes no mention of former Democratic state Sen. Skip Campbell, who is running against the incumbent.

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