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In It to Win It

(8,143 posts)
Wed Aug 31, 2022, 02:43 PM Aug 2022

Crist resigns from Congress, doesn't cite reasons for leaving before his term is up

Miami Herald via Yahoo News


U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor, is resigning early from Congress, leaving the Pinellas County-based seat vacant until after the November election.

Crist said the resignation will be effective at the end of the day Wednesday. In a statement, he said serving as a representative has been “an honor and a privilege.”

His statement did not mention why he was resigning — though there’s only a handful of weeks left for Crist to campaign before he faces Gov. Ron DeSantis in the November gubernatorial election.

Crist thanked his constituents and said he was proud of his work to support veterans, expand solar energy and secure funding for community initiatives.
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Crist resigns from Congress, doesn't cite reasons for leaving before his term is up (Original Post) In It to Win It Aug 2022 OP
I wish he had given a reason. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2022 #1
He resigned to run for governor moose65 Aug 2022 #2
Won't matter Baggies Sep 2022 #3

moose65

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2. He resigned to run for governor
Wed Aug 31, 2022, 03:42 PM
Aug 2022

It's hard to be a member of Congress when you have to run all over Florida to campaign.

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