Tainted contributions? Dems, GOP, Crist all “monitoring” Rothstein allegations
by George Bennett | November 2nd, 2009
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This afternoon’s key word: “monitoring.”
Chief Financial Officer and 2010 Democratic governor candidate Alex Sink’s campaign announced she’s returning at least $2,000 in Rothstein-related contributions. The campaign has pledged to return more money if other contributors are determined to be tainted.
The Florida Democratic Party, which got a $200,000 check from Rothstein’s law firm in September, says it is “monitoring” the accusations against Rothstein and will return the money if it turns out to be tainted. The Republican Party of Florida, which has received about $500,000 from Rothstein and his law firm since 2002, also says it is “monitoring” the case.
And Gov. Charlie Crist, whose 2010 U.S. Senate campaign got $4,800 apiece from Rothstein and his wife? You guessed it: “monitoring” the allegations.
Read detailed statements after the jump…..
Florida Democratic Party spokesman Eric Jotkoff: “As a policy, the Florida Democratic Party returns tainted donations and we hope the Republican Party would do the same. We’re currently monitoring the situation.
Republican Party of Florida spokeswoman Katy Betta: “We are certainly very concerned about the serious rumored allegations facing Mr. Rothstein. We are monitoring the situation closely and will determine an appropriate course of action when more information becomes available.”
Gov. Charlie Crist’s U.S. Senate campaign released this statement: “The campaign is aware of and closely monitoring the potentially serious allegations concerning Mr. Rothstein. We will respond appropriately once the facts are substantiated.”
CFO Alex Sink’s gubernatorial campaign: “These are very serious allegations. The campaign is returning or donating to charity Mr. Rothstein’s and his wife’s personal contributions, as well as contributions from the account of his law firm and AAMM Holdings, LLC. If it becomes clear that others were involved in this matter, it’s our intention to return those contributions as well.”
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November 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Goes to show you …both parties are dirty.
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:49 pm
An example of the wonderful benefits of the two party system masquerading as democracy.