But Crist's campaign coordinates fundraising events with his schedule as governor, said campaign fundraising chief Dane Eagle.
Eagle said that's to avoid impinging on Crist's performance of official business, but it also means taxpayers occasionally share the cost of his attendance at campaign events.
This is a new state blog for Florida's cabinet -- governor, commissioner of agriculture, AG and CFO, only the latter of which is a Democrat. This site is designed to keep an eye on the activities of the Republicans who misrepresent us in Tallahassee. If you are interested in posting at Florida Cabinet Watch, drop me a line at quinnelk@hotmail.com with some idea of your Democratic and/or progressive credentials and I'll add you as a blogger.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Is Crist Raising Campaign Money at the Taxpayers' Expense?
Yes. Seems to be no doubt about it. This shouldn't be legal and it clearly doesn't comply with the intent of the law. From the Tampa Tribune: