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29. You're correct - he's a former republican the way Reagan was a former Democrat - except of course

Wed Feb 1, 2012, 08:24 AM

Feb 2012

that Reagan had a real choice while Crist had unknowingly crossed a partisan event horizon.

Crist wasn't a bad Gov at all. But when President Obama visited, rather than the usual protocol - firm handshake, smile and polite words due any US president visiting your state, Crist responded with a big hug - and his Republican electoral future was ended in in instant.

Running for the Senate in the Republican Primary, he pulled a Lieberman and went indy at the last minute because it was intuitively obvious to the casual observer that he was going down in flames.

We do see Charlie frequently in Tampa - on TV, in the Morgan & Morgan (Personal Injury Law Firm) ads.

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Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist said Tuesday he wouldn�t rule out voting for President Obama [View all] kpete Jan 2012 OP

not really LBN is it? he would "consider"? zero importance. sounds like something on Oprah lol nt msongs Jan 2012 #1

I still think it's important, and would like to see more "real" Republicans start talking... kysrsoze Jan 2012 #2

I agree with you. It is better to hear about people using their brains and The Wielding Truth Jan 2012 #4

It's good PR. Another example of the republican party leaving moderates behind due to the crazies FLPanhandle Jan 2012 #6

exactly. yurbud Jan 2012 #24

I consider it news when a repub (even one who now calls himself Indy) comes out in support of Obama. TBF Jan 2012 #7

Jeb wouldn't endorse anyone either. Ganja Ninja Jan 2012 #3

The GOP is not going to nominate somebody Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2012 #5

Approximately 70% of Floridians HockeyMom Jan 2012 #8

Too bad FL Democrats screwed the pooch and didnt vote this guy to the Senate. DCBob Jan 2012 #9

Oh I get it DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #21

You dont get it. DCBob Feb 2012 #27

never an option DonCoquixote Feb 2012 #30

So with that logic you would have supported that billionaire scumbag Jeff Greene.. DCBob Feb 2012 #33

if it was between him and rubio DonCoquixote Feb 2012 #35

The choice would have been between Greene, Rubio and Crist. DCBob Feb 2012 #36

UGH Point made DonCoquixote Feb 2012 #37

It is important UCmeNdc Jan 2012 #10

Yes, and there are semi-sane Republican voters who identify with Crist emulatorloo Jan 2012 #11

Codebreakers Censor-Ready Jan 2012 #18

Yes it is something to consider as positive UCmeNdc Feb 2012 #25

Does that take him out of consideration for the Veep slot? onenote Jan 2012 #12

Ah, Crist -- the non-Dem DU broke its own rule to endorse... Zhade Jan 2012 #13

Its called strategic politics. DCBob Jan 2012 #15

Cooperated meaning DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #22

No, it's called a hypocritical double standard. Zhade Jan 2012 #23

Crist is a decent guy--vastly better as governor than Rick 'Medicare fraudster' Scott. flpoljunkie Jan 2012 #14

This is noteworthy--I regard him as a canary in the coal mine! He's fallen off the perch! MADem Jan 2012 #16

Charlie, it's time to show you're serious and register as a Democrat. Then maybe I'll forgive you totodeinhere Jan 2012 #17

....And of J.E.B. BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #20

I can't believe that guy is still a Republican.... BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #19

isn't he independent ? JI7 Feb 2012 #26

He went Indy in the 3-way race that put Rubio in office... JCMach1 Feb 2012 #28

You're correct - he's a former republican the way Reagan was a former Democrat - except of course 24601 Feb 2012 #29

An "independent" Republican.... BlueDemKev Feb 2012 #34

Not surprised. progressoid Feb 2012 #31

If I'm not mistaken, Crist is still fairly popular in Florida and would have pull with indies... Drunken Irishman Feb 2012 #32