Harvard Finds Florida Among Most Politically Corrupt States in U.S. – Florida Politics

[Baitball Blogger]

Harvard Law School’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics is out with a fascinating new report measuring legal and illegal corruption in American states, and Florida does not fare particularly well.

The deep dive is here, but here’s the short take:
•Illegal corruption is “moderately common” in Florida’s executive branch.
•Illegal corruption is “very common” in the state’s legislative branch.
•No state has a high ranking for illegal corruption in its judiciary.

When it comes to “legal” corruption, Florida falls into the “very common” category in both the executive and legislative branches.

Florida is also listed as one of America’s most corrupt states, along with Arizona, California, Kentucky, Alabama, Illinois, New Jersey, Georgia, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Rhode Island, and Texas.

http://floridapolitics.com/archives/191150-harvard-says-florida-one-of-americas-most-politically-corrupt-states

[djean111]

1. And then there is Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, campaigning for GOP buddies. n/t

[shenmue]

2. No kidding

If I ever get my shit together, I'll leave. For now, I seem to be doomed.

[Rex]

3. Well just look at their leader!

I love crime!

[HooptieWagon]

4. Yep. I live there.

Tallahassee is a cesspool of corruption.

[NobodyHere]

5. The report finds illegal corruption "Very Common" in New Jersey's executive branch.

Legal corruption is rated as extremely common.

I'm shocked. Shocked I tell ya!!!!