Martinez, Castor foes claim campaign fouls

[Freddie Stubbs]

Betty Castor is accused of unlawful fundraising ties, Mel Martinez of hinting he has the president's support.

By ANITA KUMAR and STEVE BOUSQUET
Published August 3, 2004


U.S. Senate candidates Mel Martinez and Betty Castor are getting campaign help that prompted accusations of election law violations from their opponents.

A political activist accused Castor, a Democrat, of illegally coordinating with EMILY's List, a national fundraising group. Meanwhile, Republican Doug Gallagher accused rival Mel Martinez of illegally implying President Bush's support.

Lori Glasser, 57, of Sunrise, worked with Castor opponent U.S. Rep. Peter Deutsch to file a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, asking that TV ads financed by EMILY's List be pulled off the air.

"I want to make sure everyone is on the same playing field," said Glasser, a longtime Deutsch supporter who donated $250 to his campaign.

more: http://www.sptimes.com/2004/08/03/State/Martinez__Castor_foes.shtml

[Orangepeel]

1. Deutsch is a whiner

he's just sore about Emily's List endorsing Castor.