Crist says he won’t “prejudge” Scott Rothstein, who was big donor to Republican Party
November 3, 2009Crist says he won’t “prejudge” Scott Rothstein, who was big donor to Republican Party
The Republican Party of Florida has been a big beneficiary of Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein’s former of Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler Attorney & Law Firm about contributions and fundraising during Gov. Charlie Crist’s leadership.
Here’s how Crist responded today to questions about Rothstein after he toured a small Web development company in Fort Lauderdale.
Question: Scott Rothstein has given more than $500,000 to the Republican Party in the last few years. You went to his wedding. You obviously have a close relationship with him. What’s your reaction to some of the troubles that are going on there?
Crist: Well I don’t think we know exactly what those items are. And so I want to not comment too much. I understand that there may be some difficulties. And I just hope for the best.
Question: Any thoughts about giving back the money that he has donated?
Crist: It depends on what it is. I don’t want to put the cart before the horse. And I don’t want to prejudge anybody. I never prejudge anybody. And so let’s see what the facts are first before we jump forward. Doesn’t look great.
Question: Did you have any indication there would be any kind of problems with Rothstein or was this a surprise to you?
Crist: It’s surprising.
Question: You never heard any rumors or anything?
Crist: I think everybody heard rumors. But I don’t put stock in rumors. Neither should you. Thanks so much you all.
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