Howard Dean on supporting Dems "who may disagree with us on a fundamental issue"

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9. Until a "left wing" candidate challenges Wendy Davis

she is the candidate people will throw their support behind.

In Florida, Charlie Crist is running against Nan Rich.

Florida Democrats are supporting Crist. Why?

Charlie Crist ‘not even thinking’ about debating Nan Rich in Democratic primary for governor

Democratic newcomer Charlie Crist says he has no plans to debate his leading rival, Nan Rich, in a party primary as they both run for governor.

“I’m not even thinking about that right now, to be honest with you,” Crist told reporters Tuesday evening outside a Greenspoon Marder law firm fundraiser in Fort Lauderdale.

“I am focused on doing everything I can to help the people of Florida,” he said. “And this is not really a race about candidates. This is a race about the people of our state.”

Reached by phone, Rich — a longtime Democrat and former party leader in the state Senate from Weston — took issue with Crist’s stance.

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http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/29/3900519/charlie-crist-not-even-thinking.html

I've seen Crist lauded here, and the reason given is that he can win, but Rich doesn't stand a chance.

Still, anyone is free to run, and given the state of the Internet, could mount a decent campaign.

Wendy Davis was a relative unknown a year ago.