-> The bill was filed in the Florida Senate Tuesday by Senator Jason Brodeur, a Republican. If enacted, the proposed law would likely be challenged in court on

-> The bill was filed in the Florida Senate Tuesday by Senator Jason Brodeur, a Republican. If enacted, the proposed law would likely be challenged in court on grounds that it violates First Amendment protections of freedom of speech and the press... Defending his bill, Brodeur said, "Paid bloggers are lobbyists who write instead of talk. They both are professional electioneers. If lobbyists have to register and report, why shouldn't paid bloggers?" Truly captivating argument from the sponsor of the bill. Florida is so lucky to have him.