Saturday, May 9, 2015

Should Rubio Be Investigated re: His Billionaire Benefactor

Rubio and His Personal Billionaire Backer

Yeah, This Rubio


Powerful and very troubling story headlines; 

Billionaire Lifts Sen. Marco Rubio Politically and Personally

BTW I say right up front: this story STINKS to high heaven in more ways than this NY Times article points out:

A few details: Billionaire auto dealer named Norman Braman has helped Rubio as he ascended in the ranks of Republican politics, for example: 

  • He has bankrolled Rubio campaigns.
  • He has financed Rubio legislative agenda.
  • He subsidized Rubio personal finances (as Rubio and his wife grappled with heavy debt and big swings in their income).
  • He hired Rubio's wife.
  • He gave Rubio access to his private jet. 
Rubio in turn has managed to get tens of millions for Braman and his business interests.

So, my question remains: Should Rubio be investigated about say, quid pro quo? I think so. But, will it? Not likely. Why not? Who wants to kill their Golden Goose (or geese) as it were. 

Still the contents of this story stink. 

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