Meet George LeMieux, Florida’s $3,335.60 senator

By Josh Israel

Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced today he is appointing his former chief of staff, Republican George S. LeMieux, to fill the U.S. Se

Excerpts from this story referencing "Charlie Crist":

"… es out to just over $200 in Crist contributions per month. …"

"… s seat will be open in the 2010 election (and is sought by none other than Charlie Crist, himself), which means LeMieux will likely only have the job for 16 months …"

Obama team’s ethics fumbles shared by others

By Sarah Laskow

Take comfort, Obama believers. The new prez is not the first executive to come into office promising sweeping ethical changes, only to stumb

Excerpts from this story referencing "Charlie Crist":

"… fine.• In his first official act after he was elected in late 2006, Gov. Charlie Crist (FL) ordered increased government transparency and put in place a new code …"

Ex-GOP Gov. Crist's law firm donates to pro-Obama super PAC

By Michael Beckel

Florida personal injury law firm that hired ex-GOP Gov. Charlie Crist gives $50,000 to pro-Obama super PAC.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Charlie Crist":

"… he end of March.John Dunbar contributed to this report. …"

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State laws vary widely on voting rights for felons

By Maryann Batlle and Carl Straumsheim

A convicted felon in Maine can vote from prison, while a felon in Florida may never vote again.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Charlie Crist":

"… ed dramatically fewer applications than his predecessors, Republican Govs. Charlie Crist and Jeb Bush, who both streamlined the process.Between 2011 and early July …"

Elite fundraisers bring in more than $180 million for Obama

By Michael Beckel

Famous names pepper list of president's top fundraisers.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Charlie Crist":

"… v. Daniel Malloy, who raised at least $200,000; and former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida, who raised at least $100,000 and spoke at the Democratic Natio …"