It’s likely you’ve never heard of David Rivera, and I couldn’t blame you. After all, Rivera, a Republican, is running for the House seat representing Florida’s 25th Congressional District. However, as Down With Tyranny! points out, what’s really interesting about David Rivera is that he’s the anointed candidate for Repbulicans, despite Rivera being charged with repeated acts of domestic violence against the same woman. Rivera’s issues relating to him being charged with repeated acts of domestic violence were not unknown in Florida’s political circles, as the issue was brought up in 2002 when Rivera was running for the Florida House of Representatives.
It’s worth noting David Rivera is being publicly supported in his House race by tea party darling Marco Rubio, as well as former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, however I can’t help but wonder if either will continue to be vocal in their support of Rivera now that his history as a repeat domestic violence offender has been brought to light.
At any rate, I guess this just proves how little vetting actually takes place of candidates for elected office, either by the two parties or the media.
Marco Rubio is Paul ryans candidate of choice. Rubio, like ryan, has never seen someone elses credit card that he didnt like!