Tag Archives: Alex Sink

No Truth to ‘No Bid’

Posted on October 1, 2010

In Florida’s gubernatorial race, Republican candidate Rick Scott claims his Democratic opponent, Alex Sink — the state’s chief financial officer — “funneled” $770,000 in "no-bid contracts" to her former employer, Bank of America. That’s not true. Sink was not the principle decision-maker, and there was plenty of open competition for …
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Scott’s Prisoner Release Plan?

Posted on September 30, 2010

The Florida Police Benevolent Association takes a half-baked proposal to an illogical conclusion in a new TV ad that invites Floridians to think that Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott wants to shutter state prisons and free hardened criminals. The ad — “Rick Scott is Florida’s Worst Nightmare” — was released Sept. …
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Did the Stimulus Create Jobs?

Posted on September 27, 2010

The economic stimulus package is a favorite target of Republican candidates and groups, but more than a few ads falsely claim it did not create or save any jobs. Some recent examples: Republican House candidate Dan Debicella charges …
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