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Christian Advocacy Group Recommends Basabe and Caruso in Florida Voter Guides

Florida Politics/Antonio GalloAI briefOct 9 · 5:29 PM ET

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Florida Politics reports that United Christians of America recommended Republican candidates Fabián Basabe and Mike Caruso in its Florida election guides, despite serious allegations and legal cases involving both. A jury found Basabe liable for sexual harassment, battery and defamation, and he is appealing. Caruso faces felony charges tied to alleged abuse of a young relative; he has pleaded not guilty. The group did not respond to the outlet’s questions about its recommendations.

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