Florida Democrats Bash Marco Rubio for New York Fundraising Event

The Florida Democratic Party is going after Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former House Speaker Marco Rubio for holding a huge fundraiser in New York hosted by hedge fund manager Paul Singer. Noting that the fundraiser took place the same night the U.S. House passed a financial services reform bill, the Democrats ripped into Rubio.

"Marco Rubio is now the Republican establishment's candidate, but now it is clear he's Wall Street's candidate, too," said Eric Jotkoff, a spokesman for the Democrats. "Last night as the House of Representatives passed a historic, pro-consumer Wall Street reform package, Rubio benefited from a lavish Manhattan fundraiser hosted by a hedge fund billionaire. Florida voters are not going to let Rubio get away with supporting the Wall Street 'Fat Cats' that helped bring our financial system to the brink of collapse while refusing to give support to Wall Street reform efforts."