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Last Minute RPOF and Charter School Cash Coming in to Defeat Dade Republican Libby Perez in Primary Race | Scathing Purple Musings

Last Minute RPOF and Charter School Cash Coming in to Defeat Dade Republican Libby Perez in Primary Race | Scathing Purple Musings:


Last Minute RPOF and Charter School Cash Coming in to Defeat Dade Republican Libby Perez in Primary Race

It’s clear that for-profit charter schools are putting last-minute cash into the campaign coffers of chosen candidates. Another case in point is republican Libby Perez in her bid to win Tuesday’s  race against incumbent Rep. Jeanette Nunez. Have the powers even chosen  sides?
On the surface, it would appear so as evidenced by the Republican Party of Florida’s contributions to Nunez’ campaign and not Perez’. Records show that during July, the RPOF transferred over $17, 000 to Nunez campaign while giving none to Perez. This represents unprecedented favoritism. Moreover, the word is out in republican establishment circles as Nunez’ haul swamps Perez’ 8 to 1.
The usual suspects  from the for-profit charter school crowd have donated to Nunez’ camapign too.
* On 7/31/12 Nunez received $500 from