Political Controversies: The Homestead Airport Saga

This chapter explores the environmental and political complexities surrounding the Homestead Airport, highlighting its impact on Al Gore's 2000 election campaign. It delves into Ralph Nader's active role in voicing public frustrations over Gore's silence on the project and the implications of political alliances, particularly with the Cuban-American community. The narrative reflects on the tension between idealism and pragmatism in Gore's decision-making and the overarching consequences that shaped the electoral landscape in Florida.