FDP and RPOF to return Rothstein cash. And Charlie Crist?
The Florida Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Florida plan to return campaign contributions associated with Scott Rothstein, the Broward lawyer under scrutiny for financial improprieties. For FDP, it's easy: Just return a $200k check. Not so for RPOF. Rothstein, his firm and wife have contributed more than $600,000 over the years. RPOF has spent that money, so it's returning what was given last quarter: $50,000 from Scott Rothstein, $90,000 from his law firm and $8,244 in in-kind contributions.
The parties join Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff, Jeff Atwater and CFO Alex Sink who have announced they'll return some cash.
Gov. Charlie Crist, who has received at least $100,000 from Rothstein and his firm for his U.S. Senate campaign hasn't made any announcement on what he'll do.
-- Marc Caputo
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Crist should return the money. For once in your life, do the right thing Charlie!
Posted by: return the money | November 03, 2009 at 03:06 PM
It's good to see folks like Ellyn and Jeff out in front. Why Charlie is waiting is beyond imagination.
Posted by: Orange GOP | November 03, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Damage is done - last on the bandwagon...
Posted by: Randall Stevens | November 03, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Ahhh yeah,we'll return a tiny bit of money given and keep the rest.
Posted by: joey greenfield | November 03, 2009 at 03:55 PM
What does Charlie Crist and the DoDo bird have in common?
ANS: 8/24/10-they will both be GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank GOD!
Posted by: In the know | November 03, 2009 at 04:12 PM
So Charlie received $100k and I just read in the Post blog that he is only returning $9,600 of that......how does that math add up???
Posted by: What??? | November 03, 2009 at 04:19 PM
Agreed with "What???"
I'm hoping Charlie returns the rest in the next few days.
I don't like it that someone can funnel $100,000 via PACs and Corporations, and the Average citizen can only contribute $4,600.
Either limit everyone, or let everyone contribute as much as they wish.
Posted by: AJDorsey | November 03, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Yup. A picture IS worth $787 billion.
Donate today:
http://www.charlieandobama.com/donate.php
Posted by: Chuck | November 03, 2009 at 06:32 PM