A Democratic leader Wednesday called Governor Rick Scott’s decision to fire the state’s top law enforcement officer a quote “miserable example of bad government.”
The blistering public attack was unusually personal, even for a member of the loyal opposition.
Sen. Arthenia Joyner’s verbal assault raised eyebrows during the Associated Press’s annual pre-session briefing at the Florida Capitol. The Tampa Democrat also referred to the millions of dollars Scott poured into his election from his personal fortune.
“Governor Scott didn’t purchase Florida, he was elected to serve it and he needs to start acting like it.”
Controversy over the firing of former Florida Department of Law Enforcement chief Gerald Bailey continues to grow. Even Scott’s fellow Republicans are calling for an investigation.
Scott brushed off Joyner’s attacks.
“She’s not partisan, is she?”And Scott called the uproar over the firing ridiculous.
