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Caught on Camera: Florida Gov Candidate Fires Aide After Receiving Tip Text During Debate
- Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:23am by
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From TampaBay.com:
Alex Sink: “After the debate tonight, one of my campaign advisors admitted he tried to communicate with me during one of the breaks. While he told me it was out of anger with Rick Scott’s repeated distortion of facts, it was a foolish thing to do. It violated a debate agreement and I immediately removed him from the campaign.”
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Comments (107)
Kisha
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:04pmUm, don’t take your cell phone to a debate? Dur!
Report Post »dkhartman
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:44amShe fired the person who showed her the message???? SHE didn’t have to read it, yet she did. Take some responsiblity for once. Jeez, just admit you made a mistake. You were caught ON camera READING it. The debate rules restrict YOU the person that read the message, from reading it. The person who showed it to you may have known the rules and been wrong but just because he was wrong and put it in your face doesn‘t mean you weren’t even more wrong for reading it. SHE didn’t push it away. She was wrong. Just fess up to it and move on.
Report Post »dkhartman
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:58amOK OK I re read what she said. She fired the person who SENT her the message. THATS EVEN WORSE!!!!! Okay wow, fact still is, she READ it! What a loser.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:08pmNo kidding and she could have turned her head, she is greatly interested in whatever it ‘is’. But then how do we define what ‘is’ is?
Report Post »Cabo King
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:39amwow a minature teleprompter!!!!!!!!!!! go figure
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 1:37amROFLmao
Report Post »Madcat151
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:38amok
Report Post »greggor
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:32amAnd so.. once again, the messenger is “shot”.
Not the fact that she accepted the message willingly.. no that can’t be it.
Libs suck.
Report Post »They all do.
chatom
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:24amAll she had to do is tell the aide “I can’t look at that right now” and nothing more would have been said, but she did read the message so she is just as guilty and passing the buck. Good luck FL residents in your choice!
Report Post »Nigel2
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:32amTotally agree, the time to have said something was right when she was shown the information. She tried to get away with it and only responded when caught. Typical liberal.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 4:54pmNot only did she look at it >>>>> SHE USED THE LINE SHE WAS FED!
Report Post »Ken
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:19amYou should also remove “yourself” from running for Governor, Alex! Sounds like you always need a teleprompter just like your idol, Obummer almighty!
Report Post »jesso865
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:17amAdd your comments
Report Post »jesso865
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:15amRed Penny–
Report Post »It goes to character and honor. Two traits which you apparently do not value.
stgr01
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:14amI know Sink.
Report Post »She is a pixie-pussed citie-pie with an empty cranium.
She has never had an original idea and is pure politics
For sure she will toe the Obamaline
Rubio
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:10amYou mean you can’t do a mobile shout-out during a debate?
Report Post »wianno94
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:07amCrackerone: Ralph Maddow will run a video about Palin writing on her hand and pass this off as nothing.
Report Post »ReaganerThanThou
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:05amWhen I first read this article, I thought Sink had accidentally received a message from an aide and apologized for it. After seeing the video above, it is clear that she cheated in the debate. There was no look of perturbation on her face when she received the text.
Wonder if this incident will receive the parody Sarah Palin’s “hand notes” did? Hello, Saturday Night Live?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 3:07pmDon’t hold your breath … ! :-)
Report Post »FL_Hunter
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:05amMy vote is for Rick Scott. Alex Sink received an “F” from the NRA, an anti-gun socialist. Sink likes ObamaCare, she is a TOOL for the Progressive/Marxist Obama party.
Report Post »JD Carp
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 3:23pmI can’t vote in Fla, I wish I could because the Sink is plugged and needs a plunger. The water has gone stagnant and is smelling up the house.
Report Post »LSX
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:02amTell the aide to “Shove it”
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red penny
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:56amThis isn’t worthy of a serious comment.Post up some real news.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 2:01pmCheating isn’t “news” only when done by a Democrat …. .business as usual still should not be ignored! This goes to CHARATER which SINK LACKS!
Report Post »stopprintn
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:47amWhen they dont even respect the constitution, how can we expect them to obey debate rules.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEU0×7S8_WQ
Report Post »clhathaway
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:44amSo her aid “tried” to communicate with her? It seemed she successfully LOOKED at her phone. She could simply have ignored it but she didn’t. But she blaims her aid. Classic.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 4:51pmSHE USED THE LINE SHE WAS FED FROM THE BACK … Alex Sink is a liar!
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:39amInteresting to see what Chaz Maddow will have to say?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:05pmUnless people make a big deal out of it .. he will ignore it … however, if forced to he will say he is INNOCENT … poor Darling didn’t know a thing! I don’t want someone for Governor with her condensending attitude or poor ethics.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:59pmOOP SHE is innocent … liberal play book deny and “move-on” to attack.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:37amProves she’s a CHEATER, just like ALL democrats these days! ANYTHING to win.
Report Post »NoName22
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:56amRick Scott’s company, when he was CEO, stole more money out of Medicare and perpetuated the largest theft of Medicare in the history of the country.
Who do I vote for??????????????
IntheKnowOG
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:07am@NoName22 aka Troll
Beat it! You don’t have the facts, nobody does. Unless you were involved in the case, which means you are breaking the law. Nice try drive by.
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:14amIt’s funny that the conversation is going to about unemployment and she ends up firing her aide.
Report Post »NoName22
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:32am“In July 1997, FBI agents raided Columbia/HCA accounting offices in seven states, including Florida. Within days, Columbia’s board of directors ousted Scott, but gave him a nearly $10 million severance package, including stock shares worth $300 million and a $1 million a year consulting contract.
The company wound up paying more than $1.7 billion for defrauding the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs.”
Now I’m sure a company just paid $1.7 billion for false accusation…..
I’m a registered Republican and pro Tea Party…….I am just trying to show that both of these candidates suck for the most part and I am totally clueless as to who to vote for. Maybe offer some constructive ideas, instead of aimlessly blasting me for trolling.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:08pmUse your head noname! First off, be careful what version of an unknown story that you choose to believe, elections have a way of distorting the truth. I have heard that Scott was forced to resign because he wanted to fight these charges but the board decided to just pay the penalties as most of these businesses do and proceed on with life. Was this an actual fraud, or just fancy paperwork? Hard to know as no one knows what the facts are. But think about this; what CEO of even an average sized company is aware what is going on in the bookkeeping of the departments? Your post is making it sound like Scott organized the fraud, which I am sure your source is trying to imply. I seriously doubt this. Someone found a way to fudge the records and game the system. It happens all the time. Ultimately it fell on Scott’s shoulders, and rightly so, but he was not prosecuted and did no time. Innocent until proven guilty. Am I defending Scott? No. But I am not condemning him for this either. He has no obligation to answer charges laid against him by his political opponents.
Report Post »Republic Under God
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:09pmNoname22, I AM FACING THE SAME DILEMA!!! First and foremost I look for integrity. I will vote for someone who has all opposing views IF they have integrity and character. It is important for me to trust my Governor. I listened to an interview with Scott on 610 WQAM (AM) and he completely shirked the question about the fraud. Basically said he was not aware of it when it was going down… But that level of incompetence as a CEO also an issue. I don‘t know enough about Sink except that her agenda is in line with Obama’s more or less and what I read here. I have been so focused on National politics that I have blinded myself locally!
Do you know where I can view the ballot?
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:34amone more uneployed person sadly she didnt admit that SHE violated the rules by reading it.. but hey let the little guy take the fall yet again
Report Post »Anonimouse
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:45amRight ladyizshy, she’s promising to create jobs but she just put someone else on the unemployment line.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 4:47pmShe used the LINE that WAS FED to her … and THEN when CAUGHT FIRED the PERSON!
Report Post »aquariaqueen
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:34amCan we just play fair? If you’re the answer to our government needs, speak from your heart. I don’t expect you to have or know all the answers, I expect you to be truthful and know where to find your answers. But don’t scam me or the country to serve your own interests.
Report Post »Junter
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:31amA dem thinking rules don’t apply to them? Thats business as usual.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:00pmThey have become so sure the media is on thier side the can cheat, lie, or in the case of Ca Brown tell the awful truth. They get away with it so, why not? They will get what they deserve on Nov 2.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:58pmI sent this as a tip to THE BLAZE last night … I don’t know if I was the only one .. BUT I AM VERY GLAD someone is exposing this! You can watch and COMMENT on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn3KE4EqhEQ
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 4:44pmShe used the LINE she was FED. Then she fired the person — wow what a hypocrite … YOU CAN’T TRUST ALEX SINK!
Report Post »MikeinIdaho
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:30amWhatever it takes, buddy, whatever it takes! You silly Dems will stoop to ANYTHING, huh?
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:47amSo what else is new here? The Progressives try every means by hook or crook to cheat, lie and distort the facts that speak for themselves. Even on camera they get caught, and then wonder why people do not want them elected for the positions.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (mix art)
Report Post »NoName22
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:55amRick Scott was CEO of a company involved in the largest Medicare fraud in the history of the country.
Who do I vote for?????????
crackerone
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:18amMake her go to the back of the bus!
Report Post »Toader Gloat
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:42amYo Snowleopard…
How bouts diss challenge…prove to us that your art wasn’t drawn by a talented eight year old…
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:46amnoname22,
Peter Allen and John Zanni, Michael Arth and Al Krulick, Farid Khavan and Darcy Richardson, C. C. Reed and Larry Waldo, Daniel Imperato and Karl Behm, or write in your own candidate for Governor.
Personally, I will take Scott. Not my first pick but at least he is on the right side. Besides, EVERY medical facility is swamped with lawsuits. My wife is an MDS coordinator for a chain of nursing homes. It is like saying any big business is guilty because people sue them. Was there wrong-doing there? Probably. It is just how the game is played….By everyone. Scott is no dirtier than anyone else…
Report Post »NoName22
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:57amIf as CEO, he ripped off taxpayer money (Medicare) by knowing and manipulating the system, how can I expect him to do honest work when FULLY involved in taxpayer money?
His company paid out $1.7 BILLION in remedy for the fraud.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:09pmNoname, see my answer to that lower down in response to your other post.
Short answer: I wouldnt trust him the money in my wallet. But then again I wouldnt trust ANY of them with it!
Report Post »rebel
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:15pmten bucks say the lib bloggers ignore this or make fun of the fact that it wasn’t an Ipad or Ipod. Can’t wait for the presidential election if this season is this hawt!
Report Post »IWILLSTAND
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:05pmEveryone of you on here is being disrespectful and hurtful – these do not reflect the personalities nor the values that the Tea Party and the Conservative Movement hold dear. Please stop being like this regardless of where these people stand – do not stoop to their level.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:29amWow, trivia is reigning supreme what America burns.
Gita
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:38amHey Obama worshiper educate yourself, your ignorance is revealed in your lack of spelling ability
Report Post »Danglinbags
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:47amActually, spelling is not an indicator of intelligence. Seksieness, on the other hand…
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:48amHey obamasawhore… What made you such a failier in life that you became a democrat?
snowleopard3200
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:55am@Obamaworshioer
Still waiting on the challenge; prove you are more than nonsense personified. If you are going to make a claim about stuff, then prove it.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (mix art)
BarryDead
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:23amBO_Lover I bet your mother regrets that drug laced night at the greyhound station every time she trips over you on the way to the washing machine
pajamash
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:00pmIf there isn’t supposed to be outside contact then why even have the device on or even on your person?
Report Post »indy1
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:01pmYou are right, California is going broke and the media fixate on housekeepers.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:02pmEver since the appearance of Obamaworeshoes I’m starting to appreciate Danglinbags.
lillymckim
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:08pmwhat really bothered me the most is that neither one of these two candidates even knew what the minimum wage is in Florida… are you kidding me?
But…. I still voted for Scott..
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:42pmHey Obama Worshiper or is it worshioer lack of integrity to some of us is not a trivial matter. I know that with you leftist the ends always justify the means but I didn’t see Mrs Sink scold or refuse the message from the aide and she thought as leftist always do that she was above the rules and coo-dos to Senator Scott for calling her out on it.
Yes I did say Senator because I trust most Floridians judgement and they are not going to elect Mrs McBride ah I mean Sink for dog catcher let alone Senator. Btw she is married to Bill McBride but for some reason she will not take on his last name, I guess that is kinda of a leftist thing. Anyways I find nothing trivial about this as I think most of the people who read The Blaze would agree that we want our representatives to have high moral standards and yes I know that there are a lot of issues with Rick Scott, but we know that a lot of mud is slung during campaigns and from the things I have uncovered I believe him to be a sound and qualified man, who like all of us make mistakes. Most all of the things I have seen uncovered on him have nothing to do with his ability to bring conservative values and changes to our government. This rule breaking incident is caught on camera and if she would have scolded and refused to read it, that would have been something I would applaud even though I do not agree with her on the issues. We have a hard enough time electing good leaders but if she cannot follow a simple debate rule, how can we trust her with the taxpayers money and how do we know she is not just running to get personal wealth and gain for herself. It is little clues like this rule breaking incident where she is caught red handed that gives us discernment into character. She really just needs to follow the old saying if you live in a glass house, don’t throw stones, as there is a lot of unanswered questions on her handling of the state pension funds which she was involved in with Charlie Christ. Everyone vote next Tuesday and get plenty of new blood in office and give change right back to those Marxist.
Report Post »highcarry
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:55pmnaww, he’s just a 13 year old kid skipping school and playing on the computer
Report Post »DSTSS2010
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 3:59pmPerhaps English is his second language. Is that you George Soros?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 4:41pmSink used the information ./ line that she was “fed” by the staffer in the back. She is a LYING CHEAT! Easy rules to follow but she can’t/won’t and then blames someone else!
Report Post »kindling
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:13pmBarryDead, I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time!
Report Post »ConsiderThis
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:38pmJust do what I do.
Report Post »Refudiate the leftist dingbats.