May 22, 2013

Save Email Print Bookmark and Share
A A
Reporter: Associated Press

Republicans Outraise Democrats in FL

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida Republicans continue to outraise the state's Democrats despite Democratic success at the polls.

Campaign reports filed on Thursday showed that the Republican Party of Florida raised nearly $2.2 million in cash donations, while the Florida Democratic Party took in just over $424,000. The reports cover money taken in by the parties from Nov. 2 until Dec. 31.

A large amount donated to Republicans came from GOP elected officials. House Speaker Will Weatherford steered $640,000 from a political committee he controls, while Senate President Don Gaetz donated $70,000 from his re-election account.

Some of the major donors to the parties include companies such as Disney, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and Florida Power & Light. Private prison vendor The GEO Group donated more than $50,000 to Republicans.


Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.
powered by Disqus
Send View

WTVY.com Features

Get the ingredients you need to cook with Rach all week long.
Full length exclusive concerts from hot artists.
Take a break!
Classic Pacman, Frogger, Asteroids and more.
FREE Listings
Sell almost anything locally.