Ex-Florida Gov. Crist aims for political comeback in House [View all]
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It's a sunny fall day at Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg, and Charlie Crist is in his element.
"What's your name," he purrs to a woman in a wheelchair, taking her hand. He beams a white smile that matches his snow-white hair, contrasting with his tan face. "May I get a picture?" he asks, bending down on one knee. The woman giggles.
Crist, a Republican-turned-independent-turned-Democrat, is a former governor, former state attorney general and was on the short list to be Sen. John McCain's vice presidential running mate in 2008. This year, he's setting his sights on a seat in the U.S. House.
Democrats are counting on Crist and other candidates to make significant inroads into the Republicans' commanding House majority. Florida offers at least three potential Democratic gains as the party tries to cobble together a 30-seat pickup.
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