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The Florida Police Benevolent Association is a law enforcement union group supporting Alex Sink for governor.

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Florida Police Benevolent Association
stated on September 27, 2010 in a TV ad.:

"Rick Scott's prison plan would cut Florida's prison budget in half, close prisons, and release tens of thousands of prisoners early -- murderers, rapists, sex offenders, armed robbers, drug dealers."

By Aaron Sharockman • October 4, 2010

Florida Chamber of Commerce
stated on March 29, 2011 in a campaign-style ad.:

Says unions "take away" hard-earned money of teachers, firefighters and police officers to play politics.

By Aaron Sharockman • April 13, 2011

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