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Florida Democrat calls on FBI to investigate DeSantis over vaccine distribution
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:26 pm
Florida’s highest-ranking elected Democrat is calling on the FBI to investigate allegations that Gov. Ron DeSantis has used the state’s coronavirus vaccination initiative to direct vaccines to select communities in exchange for political contributions.
State Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried accused DeSantis in a press conference on Thursday of engaging in vaccine favoritism, in which the state steered vaccine pop-up sites to communities associated with wealthy political donors, while other residents have struggled to receive their shots.
“The fact pattern is simply just too clear to avoid,” Fried, who is seen as a prospective candidate for governor in 2022, said. “Give campaign contribution big dollars, get special access to vaccines. Ahead of seniors, ahead of our teachers, ahead of our farmworkers, and so many of our residents here in the state of Florida who are scared and wanting these vaccines. If this isn’t public corruption, I don’t know what is.”
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“I know that we will get to the bottom of this,” she continued. “So I am asking the FBI public corruption unit to be investigating this.”
Fried’s remarks came after The Miami Herald published a story revealing that nearly all residents 65 and older in a wealthy enclave of Key Largo had been vaccinated for Covid-19 in January, even as many of Florida’s most vulnerable residents scrambled to find available vaccines. LINK
State Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried accused DeSantis in a press conference on Thursday of engaging in vaccine favoritism, in which the state steered vaccine pop-up sites to communities associated with wealthy political donors, while other residents have struggled to receive their shots.
“The fact pattern is simply just too clear to avoid,” Fried, who is seen as a prospective candidate for governor in 2022, said. “Give campaign contribution big dollars, get special access to vaccines. Ahead of seniors, ahead of our teachers, ahead of our farmworkers, and so many of our residents here in the state of Florida who are scared and wanting these vaccines. If this isn’t public corruption, I don’t know what is.”
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“I know that we will get to the bottom of this,” she continued. “So I am asking the FBI public corruption unit to be investigating this.”
Fried’s remarks came after The Miami Herald published a story revealing that nearly all residents 65 and older in a wealthy enclave of Key Largo had been vaccinated for Covid-19 in January, even as many of Florida’s most vulnerable residents scrambled to find available vaccines. LINK
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Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:28 pm to Jbird
Well, Joe said black people didn't know how to use the internets, so maybe being black is simply the problem?
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:29 pm to The Maj
Another potential Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.), a former Republican who served as Florida governor from 2007 until 2011, called last month for acting state Attorney General Monty Wilkinson to investigate concerns over favoritism in vaccine distribution in Manatee County.
DeSantis brushed off Crist’s calls, saying that “some people who are more upset at me for vaccinating seniors than they are for other governors whose policies have killed seniors.”
“That is a joke,” DeSantis said of Crist’s demand.
DeSantis brushed off Crist’s calls, saying that “some people who are more upset at me for vaccinating seniors than they are for other governors whose policies have killed seniors.”
“That is a joke,” DeSantis said of Crist’s demand.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:29 pm to Jbird
If they are 65+, they are seniors. So they are in the high priority group.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:31 pm to Jbird
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Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.), a former Republican who served as Florida governor from 2007 until 2011,
This guy is probably one of the biggest idiots in government that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting...
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:39 pm to Jbird
Must have missed when she called on the FBI to investigate Cuomo for mass murder.
SCOTUS has given governors wide discretion as to allocation of resources.
SCOTUS has given governors wide discretion as to allocation of resources.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:42 pm to Jbird
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Fried, who is seen as a prospective candidate for governor in 2022
Nah, this ain't political at all.
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The Miami Herald published a story revealing that nearly all residents 65 and older in a wealthy enclave of Key Largo had been vaccinated for Covid-19
So, the exact target demographic for the vaccine got it?
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:42 pm to The Maj
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Well, Joe said black people didn't know how to use the internets, so maybe being black is simply the problem?
Mic dropped!!!
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:48 pm to CoachChappy
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So, the exact target demographic for the vaccine got it?
I assume the argument is other 65+ areas lag considerably.
However, wealthy people usually get that way and stay that why by taking care of their business. Going to class, doing their work, graduating college, selecting a good partner, etc. There isn't a secret sauce here.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:49 pm to Jbird
Legit WYHI
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:50 pm to Jbird
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Another potential Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, Rep. Charlie Crist
Yeah, and I’m hopeful that Bezos leaves me his estate.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:54 pm to The Maj
Crist was a backstabbing RINO before being a backstabbing RINO was cool.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 12:54 pm to Jbird
And the FBI will trip over their own feet as they run around and investigate him.
Fbi will investigate anyone the Democrats tell them to investigate. Don't even need a good reason to investigate them.
Fbi will investigate anyone the Democrats tell them to investigate. Don't even need a good reason to investigate them.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:13 pm to Jbird
The vaccine is available to any senior willing to do a little work to get one. That may involve calling for a free ride.
This count is a count.
This count is a count.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:15 pm to Jbird
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“some people who are more upset at me for vaccinating seniors than they are for other governors whose policies have killed seniors.”
This guy has good comebacks.
I mean is it a shocker that most seniors in FL live in retirement communities that may lean right?
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:17 pm to timdonaghyswhistle
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Crist was a backstabbing RINO before being a backstabbing RINO was cool.
dude, was/is a straight up idiot... the only "R" guvnah I would compare him to is Ivey... They are on about the same level, except meemaw is pretty cool to have a drink with... Crist is just a straight up a-hole...
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:37 pm to Jbird
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DeSantis brushed off Crist’s calls, saying that “some people who are more upset at me for vaccinating seniors than they are for other governors whose policies have killed seniors.”
Posted on 3/4/21 at 2:17 pm to teke184
They are not of a minorty group and 65+ and older. Therefore if white and 65+ it MUST be favoritism....amd also racist.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 2:22 pm to Jbird
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Florida Democrat calls on FBI to investigate DeSantis over vaccine distribution
This just noise from Nikki Fried in her own preparation for a run against Ron DeSantis next year.
Big Ron is going to love her so tenderly on his way to a 2nd term that his wife might get jealous.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 2:25 pm to Jbird
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Charlie Crist
Sleazy Charlie has lost statewide elections as a republican, independent and a democrat.
Impressive record of losing and Big Ron is going to add to that next year if Crist runs.
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