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Florida Dems: Thurman: Crist's Pick Of LeMieux Is A 'Glaring Example of Political Cronyism'
August 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news release:

Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen L. Thurman released the following statement reacting to Gov. Charlie Crist's appointment of George LeMieux to the U.S. Senate:

"Today, Charlie Crist decided to play political games with the public's trust by appointing George LeMieux to the U.S. Senate. This glaring example of political cronyism is the last thing Florida needed w . . .

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