An ad by Democratic sheriff's candidate Scott Israel tries to link Republican Sheriff Al Lamberti to Roger Stone, a political operative -- and noted fan of GOP Presidents George Bush and the late Richard Nixon.

''Democratic voter alert,'' blares the television ad. ``The Republican dirty tricks machine from Washington has come to the Broward sheriff's race to help Al Lamberti. . . . Al Lamberti sold his soul to the Bush hatchetman.''

Without referring to him by name, the ad refers to Stone, who was part of the ''Brooks Brothers'' gang of preppies who hollered until the Miami-Dade recount in the 2000 presidential election was shut down.

Republican Party last year.

Stone gave Lamberti a $500 donation in September and some advice early in the race. But Stone and Lamberti say Stone isn't involved now.

''We have a presidential election in three weeks. You really think I am worrying about the Broward sheriff's race?'' asked Stone.

-- AMY SHERMAN

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