Interesting that Rhonda Storms has recently made a 180 degree turn in seeking this Senate seat.

Could it be a recent meeting with a Senate president candidate and a couple of Tallahassee lobbyists?

It’s been widely reported that Sen. J D Alexander – a Senate President candidate in 2010 — paid a visit to County Commissioner Storms. Also, he brought Richard Gentry of the Homebuilders lobby, State Farm lobbyist Joe Formosa and Republican big wig Charlie Hilton from Panama City.

Storms, a smart lady but unaccustomed to the strong armed tactics of Tallahassee politics, was apparently taken aback by what was offered in the meeting.

Informed insiders say what influenced Storms reconsideration the most was a financial offer not for her campaign, but for her husband. Storms’ husband, David, owns a landscaping business, which we all know is a very competitive endeavor.

The wealthy grandson of the late Ben Hill Griffin Jr. was apparently willing to finance more than a poll as noted in the mainstream media. He apparently offered her husband’s landscape firm big business projects in exchange for her vote if she is elected. Big numbers have been floating around, but a minimum of $50,000 was said to have been mentioned. These numbers seem low considering the business the homebuilders lobby and big time Republican contributors could steer to a landscaping business.

Helping steer contracts to friends in the business world is a common occurrence. The offer to a public official and candidate violates numerous state laws, including Florida Statue 104.071, which is punishable by a third degree felony.

Citizens of the state should be protected from these antics. Law enforcement or more specifically the state attorney needs to look into this matter and send the guilty parties to jail.

Written exactly as I would expect you to write it! PERFECTLY……..

THANKS AND HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!

DON~