He will portray it as a policy battle between a state and Washington. Whether he likes it or not, most of the spin will play up the angle of a brother fighting a brother. To Bush, the comparison is between apples and oranges. The risks of drilling are obvious. Yet many experts say the idea of storing untreated, bacteria-laced water in Florida's most precious resource is unproven at best.
Public concern is strong and mounting.
At least one supporter in the Senate already has switched sides. The Senate has put off its final vote until next week, giving opponents more time to work. Bush said about oil. St. Petersburg Times.