Greer trial may expose state GOP’s inner workings

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Former state Republican chairman Jim Greer, who will face corruption charges on trial next year, knows the secrets of the state party like few others. He might seek not just vindication, but payback.

y ADAM C. SMITH and MICHAEL C. BENDER
Herald/Times Staff Writers

ORLANDO -- When former Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer goes on trial next year on charges of fraud and money laundering, plenty of prominent politicians might squirm as the inner workings of the party are exposed.

There’s former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, who recommended Greer for the post and earned $150,000 consulting for the party while Greer was chairman. Now a candidate to return to the Senate, LeMieux is trying to distance himself from his part in the Charlie Crist/Jim Greer political team, while Greer says LeMieux knew about almost everything Greer did that led to his indictment.

Current and former state legislators, including U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, could see their free-wheeling spending of state party money put back on display.



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1. I sure hope he has good security. n/t