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A proponent of sin taxes, Matt Gaetz nabs checks from South Florida strip clubs

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Politicians frequently humble-brag about campaign contributions, invoking ā€œgrassroots supportā€ or furiously beating chests over the lack of special interest cash. Republican state Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is seeking the Northwest Florida Senate district currently held by his father, Don Gaetz, took inĀ two donations earlier this year that certainly could beĀ seen asĀ “interesting.” Both are raising questions, if not eyebrows (and a few g-strings). According to the state Division of Elections, Gaetz received theĀ checks — on the same day — Ā fromĀ businesses operating…

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