An Eye on Fraud

Melgen-Menendez scandal throws spotlight on Medicare, Medicaid fraud
AP

The federal investigation into the relationship between Democratic donor Dr. Salomon Melgen and Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.) has exposed the rampant culture of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, which by some estimates cost taxpayers as much as $98 billion in fiscal year 2011.

Charlie Crist, Homewrecker

Charlie Crist and wife Carole / AP

The Miami New Times wrote a lengthy profile of the ex-Republican, ex-Independent, ex-governor, and Florida’s rumored Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Thursday.

Fla. Dem Abandons Obama

Fmr. Exec. Dir. of state party ditches O
Barney Bishop

Barney Bishop, the former Executive Director of the Florida Democratic Party, has written an article detailing why he can not support Barack Obama over Mitt Romney.

VoteForEddie.com

Congressional candidate changes name in savvy search engine optimization ploy
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A South Florida man challenging Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R., Fla.) for Congress has legally changed his name from Eddie Gonzalez to VoteForEddie.com in a bid to increase his name recognition.

House Hunters: Bill Nelson

Florida Democratic senator nabs condo on the cheap from major campaign donor (Updated)
Sen. Bill Nelson / AP

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson cashed in on Florida’s foreclosure crisis, purchasing a lavish $1 million golf course condominium from a major donor on the cheap.