Mark Joseph Stern, Slate; Andrew Gillum’s Florida Ethics Troubles Just Got Worse
"However Gillum chooses to proceed, it’s clear that Friday’s
findings undermine his account and, by extension, his credibility.
Throughout the campaign, he insisted that he paid his share of the
lavish excursions and never accepted gifts from lobbyists. That
narrative is now almost impossible to believe. True, Gillum never performed favors for
lobbyists in exchange for their largesse, which would be a federal
offense. But even without a quid pro quo, his cozy relationship with
lobbyists did not seem to comport with Florida law.
Should Gillum run for office down the road, this blunder will
likely be used as a cudgel, risking his ability to win a primary, let
alone a general election. Perhaps it is too soon to write off his
political career. But if he ever again throws his hat in the ring, his
opponents will be ready to pounce with a sordid—and substantiated—tale
of corruption."
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