Rodriguez Vs. Rodriguez: Ex-Florida Lawmaker Charged In Election Sham

Rodriguez Vs. Rodriguez: Ex-Florida Lawmaker Charged In Election Sham

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The transcript discusses election crimes involving Frank R Tillis, who allegedly orchestrated a plot to help a Republican win a Florida State Senate seat by using a sham candidate, Alex Rodriguez, to siphon votes from Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez. The sham candidate was paid to run without campaigning, impacting the election outcome. Both Tillis and Rodriguez face legal charges. The transcript also highlights a pattern of similar election fraud cases involving ghost candidates and dark money.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the alleged purpose of Frank R Tillis's plot in the Florida State Senate election?

To ensure a Democrat won the election

To increase voter turnout

To help a Republican win by using a sham candidate

To promote fair election practices

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How did Alex Rodriguez allegedly contribute to the election plot?

By funding the Democrat's campaign

By acting as a ghost candidate to siphon votes

By organizing debates for all candidates

By campaigning actively for the Republican candidate

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the main tactic used to mislead voters in the election?

Distributing false information about the Republican candidate

Using a candidate with a similar name to confuse voters

Holding secret meetings with voters

Offering financial incentives to vote

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What legal charges were brought against Frank R Tillis and Alex Rodriguez?

Bribery and corruption

Tax evasion and money laundering

Three felonies each related to illegal campaign contributions

Fraud and embezzlement

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader pattern did CNN report regarding the use of ghost candidates?

A single isolated incident

A widespread tactic involving multiple races and dark money

A strategy used only in Florida

An approach that was quickly abandoned