"Gaetz was an established name in panhandle politics when his son Matt began his ascent in a 2010 special election for a seat in the state house. Just 27 years old and three years removed from law school at William & Mary, his campaign raised $479,000, including support from Jeb Bush, *MSNBC host Joe Scarborough* and more than $100,000 from him and his family. He narrowly won the Republican primary against competitors with far less funding."

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2021/04/03/inside-the-30-million-gaetz-family-fortune/