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Article: Ocean-advocacy groups find success backing GOP.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- November 30, 2004
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Byline: Stephen Dinan, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
One group of environmental lobbyists had success this past election with a surprising but effective strategy: supporting Republicans.
The lobbyists, who focus on ocean policy, say they are making a serious effort to find new and returning Republican lawmakers to whom they can give money and support.
"This isn't being bipartisan for the sake of being bipartisan. This is recognizing how much individuals on both sides can help," said David Wilmot, president of Ocean Champions, a newly formed group advocating ocean conservation. The group supported five Republicans and nine Democrats this past cycle.
"We knew we could ...