Reading Between the Lines:

The Sun Sentinel tells the sad tale of a politically powerful and well connected lawyer who is now on the lam for mass theft and fraud. What's missing? Well, oddly enough, there's no reporting on his political affiliation. Elsewhere:

Rothstein has been a major fundraiser for Republican candidates, including former President George W. Bush, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and 2008 GOP presidential nominee John McCain. He's also a major contributor to Florida charities and nonprofit groups.