The efforts to effectively auction off leisure time to those seeking to influence state policy created a special pathway of access for big donors that is striking in the way that it was documented in writing, ethics experts said.
in the Tampa Bay Times. But the fundraising goals set for individual lobbyists based on their clients, along with details of how the effort was carried out and the governor’s direct knowledge of it have not been previously reported.DeSantis’s team sought to take advantage of his special fondness for golf for political fundraising, according to the documents and interviews.
WellCare, a prominent health care company, agreed to give $50,000 in the early days of the governor’s administration, an email from Barker shows, but the CEO wanted to see the governor. A lunch was planned. “The CEO of Wellcare must hand deliver the check prior to session,” an email from Barker, the fundraiser, reads. The company did not respond to a request for comment.
But two lobbyists who said they had also been approached for donations by the political teams of former governors said DeSantis had more ambitious financial goals. Lobbyists said the contributions were not necessarily a guarantee of favorable treatment by state government. One lobbyist who participated in raising money said there was an understanding that they and their clients would have less access to the governor and his team if they did not participate. “It was the price of admission,” this lobbyist said, describing the person’s opinion.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
How a weird McConnell video may explain the embarrassing leak of DeSantis' debate strategyAn obscure loophole allows campaigns and PACs to work together without violating the law against doing so, but the danger is high for mistakes to be made. Alex Wagner explains why this may have been the case with leaked debate prep notes meant for Ron DeSantis.
Baca lebih lajut »
Ron DeSantis fighting for 'second place' as poll shows major Trump gapTrump leads DeSantis by nearly 49 points in a new poll published just days before the first Republican debate.
Baca lebih lajut »
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a fierce Ron DeSantis critic, qualifies for GOP presidential debateMiami Mayor Francis Suarez says he's qualified for next week’s Republican opening presidential debate.
Baca lebih lajut »
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a fierce Ron DeSantis critic, qualifies for GOP presidential debateMiami Mayor Francis Suarez says he's qualified for next week’s Republican opening presidential debate.
Baca lebih lajut »
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a fierce Ron DeSantis critic, qualifies for GOP presidential debateMiami Mayor Francis Suarez says he's qualified for next week’s Republican opening presidential debate
Baca lebih lajut »