Students object as Florida St. Univ. picks Rick Scott’s campaign chair as president

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4. Thrasher's political links with billionaire Kochs questioned

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/thrashers-fsu-foes-point-to-political-links-with-billionaire-koch-brothers/2198501

One of the latest lines of attack against state Sen. John Thrasher becoming Florida State University's next president: Tying him to the billionaire libertarian Koch brothers.

Thrasher does have ties to the political activists — who are especially radioactive at FSU since giving a controversial gift several years ago. But though the links are not as clear as some are suggesting, even the potential they represent is stirring some dissent.
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As an economics student, Funt sees the influence Koch money has had on FSU's economics department.

Three years ago, the Tampa Bay Times reported that the Charles G. Koch Foundation gave the department $1.5 million over six years — and received the right to screen candidates for two positions. After the ensuing uproar, the school vowed to fix the agreement.