Rothstein scandal brings ‘abundance of caution’ for politicos
by Michael C. Bender | November 6th, 2009U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, a Republican candidate for state agriculture commissioner, released a statement this morning saying he would return contributions that appear to be connected to the Rothstein Rosenfedlt Adler law firm.
What caught our attention was the campaign’s phrase “out of an abundance of caution.”
From the campaign:
Out of an abundance of caution, the Putnam campaign will return several campaign contributions which appear to be from entities connected with the law firm of Rothstein, Rosenfeldt, Adler to the receivership or to charity as is appropriate. The campaign did not receive any personal contributions from the Rothstein’s.
That’s almost the exact same phrase that Gov. Charlie Crist’s campaign used on Tuesday:
In an abundance of caution, the Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate Campaign will return contributions received from Scott and Kim Rothstein. Contributions in the amount of $9600 will be turned over to a proper entity as soon as possible.
The difference between the two Republicans is that Crist is not returning at least another $70,000 from other attorneys at Rothstein’s firm.
“Are there allegations against those other people? Not that I’m aware of,” Crist said Wednesday.
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November 8th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Ted Deutch received contributions as well, from Rothstein. Will Ted return the money? Silence is not an answer. If he is going to run for Wexler’s seat he needs to come clean and fess up. How much did he get? When will he return it? What is their relationship. Someone needs to question Mr. Deutch…Press????!