Florida's Incoming GOP Governor Swings By Disney World On Inaugural Tour Funded By Donor Cash

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Rick Scott Swings By Disney World On Inaugural Tour Funded By Donor Cash



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/27/rick-scott-disney-world_n_801761.html

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing First Posted: 12-27-10 07:00 PM | Updated: 12-27-10 07:58 PM

Rick Scott, Florida's incoming GOP governor, recently continued his inaugural tour on donors' dimes, making stops at Disney World and the Disney Yacht Club to talk to supporters about vague policy initiatives, all funded by his inaugural celebration fund. Recent reports place the total of that cash pool, which has been paid into by individuals and corporate interests, in the millions and it is expected to swell before the festivities begin early next month.

The Palm Beach Post has the scoop:

Earlier, Scott hosted a lunch at the Disney Yacht Club for some of his campaign volunteers and supporters where he reiterated his campaign pledges to shrink state government ("It's too big") and do away with regulations.

Scott - a mega-millionaire who spent more than $70 million on his campaign for governor - and his family and Lt. Gov-elect Jennifer Carroll and her husband Nolan are traveling on two charter planes today and Wednesday to spread some of the inaugural cheer around the state. They'll wind up in Clewiston at a barbecue this evening.

Scott's inaugural fund is footing the bill for the planes and the other events on Wednesday, Monday and Tuesday - culminating with the inaugural ball.

Scott has come under heavy criticism for the allegedly lavish nature of his inaugural bash, which he wants to be partially funded by outside donations, which are now being used to charter plane trips around the state. For the price of $95 a head -- though donors who contribute the maximum of $25,000 to fund the cause can get 10 tickets -- revelers, by invite only, can partake in a "candle light dinner," a "youth concert" and the official "inaugural parade" and ball in Tallahassee over the course of two days in early January.

[Ineeda]

1. Craziness and corruption ala Hiaasen novels...

with no hero to save the day. We're screwed in Florida, even more than usual. :(

[peekaloo]

2. Little blurb in the local paper yesterday about ol' Zontar inviting

the high school band from his "hometown" (Naples, I think) to participate in his inaugural parade....at THEIR expense.


p.s. stealing from an old joke....we know why he went to D'World...cuz he's fuckin' Goofy.

[Historic NY]

3. did him and christie have a sit down?

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