Ron DeSantis administration officials solicit campaign cash from lobbyists

[Nevilledog]

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ron-desantis-administration-officials-solicit-campaign-cash-lobbyists-rcna86357

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Officials who work for Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration — not his campaign — have been sending text messages to Florida lobbyists soliciting political contributions for DeSantis' presidential bid, a breach of traditional norms that has raised ethical and legal questions and left many here in the state capital shocked.

NBC News reviewed text messages from four DeSantis administration officials, including those directly in the governor's office and with leadership positions in state agencies. They requested the recipient of the message contribute to the governor’s campaign through a specific link that appeared to track who is giving as part of a “bundle” program.

“The bottom line is that the administration appears to be keeping tabs on who is giving, and are doing it using state staff,” a longtime Florida lobbyist said. “You are in a prisoner’s dilemma. They are going to remain in power. We all understand that.”

NBC News is not naming the specific staffers who sent the text messages because it could out the lobbyists who received the messages and shared them.

DeSantis’ office did not return a request seeking comment, but one administration official acknowledged that they were fundraising for the campaign.

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[Skittles]

1. not sure why the actions of people like DeSantis, Trump, Abbott shock ANYONE

it's been evident for some time that corruption is a way of life for these fascists

[tanyev]

2. Truly shocked or gambling-at-Rick's-Cafe shocked?

[TeamProg]

3. Corrupt as fuck! LOCK HIM UP !! nt

[republianmushroom]

4. Just republicans doing business. It is the bottom line .

[keithbvadu2]

5. Pay for play, not quite mandatory but very highly suggested.

[Old Crank]

6. It is just so tiring

Every day we find more sleaze, graft, and criminal behavior from the GOP.
Nothing seems to happen to them. No examples made. They just move to a different game.