Thurman: Crist's Pick Of LeMieux Is A "Glaring Example of Political Cronyism"

NEWS FROM THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2009

 

Thurman: Crist's Pick Of LeMieux Is A "Glaring Example of Political Cronyism"

Tallahassee, FL - Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen L. Thurman released the following statement reacting to Gov. Charlie Crist's appointment of George LeMieux to the U.S. Senate:

"Today, Charlie Crist decided to play political games with the public's trust by appointing George LeMieux to the U.S. Senate. This glaring example of political cronyism is the last thing Florida needed while we face these tough economic times and the Congress is tackling critical issues such as health insurance reform and global warming.

"In appointing LeMieux, someone who has made millions over the past several years selling access to Crist to the highest bidders among Tallahassee's special interests, Charlie Crist once again put his own political ambition above doing what is right for Florida.  

"Floridians are sick of the Republican culture of corruption and the Tallahassee back room dealings that clearly led Crist to pick LeMieux, whose only qualification is being Charlie Crist's crony."

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