How has relative unknown Democratic candidate William Rankin, who is running for Florida’s Chief Financial Officer seat against Republican incumbent Jeff Atwater, charmed his way past local Democratic Clubs, without anyone thoroughly checking into his background? Writer Brooke Knight decides to do some of her own vetting of this mysterious candidate from Cincinnati, OH. At first glance, William is charming, dynamic, tall, fit and handsome. He wears tight jeans, nice shoes and a sport coat.