Annette Taddeo needs to get her head out of the sand

Annette Taddeo made it crystal clear that she has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to shady political schemes. But today she is hosting a fundraiser with DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján in light of recent reports of political wrongdoing. The Miami Herald reported yesterday that court documents suggest former Rep. Joe Garcia was aware of his campaign’s illegal plan to prop up a fake Tea Party candidate in 2010.

During this campaign, the DCCC sent out political mailings boosting the credentials of that fake Tea Party candidate, Roly Arrojo, who was illegally propped up by Garcia’s campaign.  According to the Miami Herald, “The point of the three mailers – whose combined costs could have exceeded $30,000 — was clear: siphon votes from Republican David Rivera to help Garcia.”

Why is Taddeo still welcoming the DCCC when it’s clear they were well aware of this illegal scheme when they sent out these mailings? Will Taddeo stand by her words from years past and turn down money and help from the DCCC?

NRCC Comment:  “It’s pretty clear the DCCC knew about Joe Garcia’s illegal campaign tactics in 2010 and Annette Taddeo welcoming the DCCC Chair to town proves she’s another corrupt politician that South Florida can’t afford. If Taddeo is serious about her pledge to run a clean campaign, she will immediately distance herself from the DCCC and not accept any of their corrupt money.” –NRCC Spokesman Chris Pack