The Republican party of Florida is spotlighting this exchange between Charlie Crist and an interviewer, regarding $90,000 in contributions from strip-club owners — including contributions from owners of one that was the target of “a lengthy police investigation into allegations of prostitution and drug dealing.”

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“Now that you’re aware of the source of the money, do you feel it’s appropriate to return it?”

“No, I don’t.”

Floridians may or may not disapprove of strip clubs. But it’s unlikely they feel particularly fond of strip-club owners.