By: Whitney Ray
Source: flanews.com
Certain members of the Republican Party of Florida could be in some trouble, as the IRS has been asked to investigate those who used party issued credit cards to spend $3.6 million dollars. Moreover, if the party is not reimbursed for personal purchases, or taxes paid on the spending, the IRS could bring charges.
Over the course of 18 months, $3.6 million of credit card debt was racked up by members of the Republican Party of Florida.
Former House Speaker Ray Sansom charged $173,000 on his card.
But, interestingly, no one is claiming the rest of the bill which includes $4,000 for cigars, $13,000 for limousines in New York and $20,000 at a London hotel.
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp denies ever using a party card. So does Governor Charlie Crist.
“It’s not necessary. Who needs it? It’s a waste of money. We’ve got to save people’s money. That’s why I’ve never had a party card,” said Crist.
