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Chris Martin's avatar

This, and the Tampa Bay Times reporting, are the kind of quality reporting that Republican voters in Florida should read, but unfortunately likely won't.

A couple questions though. It seems odd that Rep. Andrade was leading the Florida House investigation. Indeed, it's quite off brand for a Republican politician *anywhere* to investigate another Republican politician.

So, what did DeSantis do to gain Andrade's ire? Is this "really" about the fact Andrade wants to be Florida's next governor? And what did DeSantis (finally) do to get enough Florida Republicans angry at him that they didn't shut down Andrade's investigation immediately? Lastly, any sign that Republican voters in Florida have a pulse and brain and actually care about this rampant graft in their state, or are they merely yawning at the (approximately) 65th crime Republican politicians have committed recently?

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Becky Daiss's avatar

Surprisingly, it seems like Floridians may actually finally care about the grift. Casey's star is fading fast as are her political aspirations. There's a first time for everything.

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Nancy B's avatar

The lawlessness and corruption of the clown chaos caucus is astounding. They don’t even try to hide it. Nonetheless, it would not disappoint if the regime turns their vengeance and retribution campaign against the Fl governor, his wife, and their enablers.

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kdsherpa's avatar

Love your comparison of drumpf grifting v. desatan's grifting! Obviously the latter is a loser, clear as day.

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David J. Sharp's avatar

Ah, MAGA! You’ve now made grift a major part of politics … instead of the decent side hustle it always was. Bravo! (Are my white go-go boots in yet?)

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Susan Linehan's avatar

I wonder if anyone has considered that Hamas came to power by running on an anti corruption platform?

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