Ausman

Mr. Ausman is not a representative for the State of Florida.

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They were first picked up in early 2004 when the security service was watching another 'committed terrorist' identified only as 'Ausman'.

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Ausman, a Democratic National Committee DNC member from Florida admitted that "If the election were held today, it would be extremely close" in the Sunshine State.

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Ausman said he was also one of the few people who donated to the Greene campaign, writing a check below $200, the amount at which Greene must list donors.

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"The endorsement of Ausman was very welcome but we also wanted to tap into his experience," said Luis Vizcaino, a Greene spokesman.

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The next day, Greene, who's running against Rep. Kendrick Meek for the Democratic nomination, wrote Ausman a $4,000 check for political consultation and strategy.

Florida Senate Candidate Jeff Greene Paid DNC Member Before Getting Endorsement 2010

Six days later, Ausman announced his endorsement in another e-mail: Greene.

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Ausman said he was also one of the few people who donated to the Greene campaign, writing a check below $200, the amount at which Greene must list donors.

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"Frankly I liked Greene from the word get go," said Ausman, who received national attention in 2008 for challenging the DNC's decision to strip Florida of its delegates as punishment for holding an early presidential primary.

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Ausman said Wednesday that he had already planned to support Greene before being paid by him and that he plans to make it clear in the future that he is a paid consultant.

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