Posted on 09/27/2012 6:43:43 PM PDT by dead
One way to get rid of a pesky reporter: Throw a bucket of water on him.
That's what the wife of a failed candidate embroiled in a campaign scandal did to Miami Local 10 senior political reporter Michael Putney.
The TV journalist came away drenched but not any more enlightened than when he knocked on the door. The caught-on-tape moment has made a splash on the Web.
But the strangest part of the story is that the soggy reporter isn't even the weirdest part. According to the Miami Herald, failed Democratic congressional candidate Justin Lamar Sternad is reportedly telling the FBI that the Republican, Rep. David Rivera, secretly contributed to his campaign—in an apparent failed attempt to plant a ringer candidate in the 25th District's primary election.
Sternad, previously a night-time hotel worker, ultimately lost in the primary.
But during his attempt to run, the father of five who makes just $30,000 a year, was allegedly funneled unreported cash through his campaign manager, Ana Sol Alliegro.
There's more: Sternad reportedly told the FBI that Alliegro acted as a conduit between his campaign and Rivera, whom she referred to as "D.R." and "the Gangster."
(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
Corrupt Dem politician vs. journalist.
Iran vs. Iraq.
SO.... it’s a lovers spate ?
Good for her. “Journalists” are as low as ambulance chasing lawyers, as far as I’m concerned.
Michael Putney is a prime example of the pro-Obama local media I try to point out.
I’m all for regularly assaulting “journalists.”
Hell, if I could afford it, I’d offer a bounty for their scalps.
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