....This story is particularly troublesome for Rubio, who aims to paint himself as a fresh face on the campaign trail, by making him look like just another Washington insider doing favors for a wealthy donor.
“As Mr. Rubio has ascended in the ranks of Republican politics,
Mr. Braman has emerged as a remarkable and unique patron,” the Times reporters wrote. “He has bankrolled Mr. Rubio’s campaigns. He has financed Mr. Rubio’s legislative agenda. And, at the same time,
he has subsidized Mr. Rubio’s personal finances, as the rising politician and his wife grappled with heavy debt and big swings in their income.”
The Times added that Braman will be subsidizing Rubio’s presidential campaign with at least $10 million in cash, and that
Rubio has used his positions in government to ensure that the “money has flowed both ways” as Braman’s pet projects get funding from taxpayers.
“Even in an era dominated by super-wealthy donors, Mr. Braman stands out, given how integral he has been not only to Mr. Rubio’s political aspirations but also to his personal finances,” the Times wrote.This story is particularly troublesome for Rubio, who aims to paint himself as a fresh face on the campaign trail,
by making him look like just another Washington insider doing favors for a wealthy donor.
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