Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist continues his political evolution, as he continues to ponder a possible run for governor in 2014. Charlie ‘Chameleon’ has gone from Republican to Independent, and now a “darn glad” Democrat.
During an interview on Bay News 9’s “Political Connections” television show, Crist said “you have to be true to yourself,” and that becoming a Democrat made him a more comfortable person, and comfortable politically.
Basically, what Crist just said was, he has been a phony throughout his political career, and finally decided to come out of his political closet.take our poll - story continues belowDo you think the 2nd Amendment will be destroyed by the Biden Administration?(2)
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“You have to be true to yourself. Going independent, and then finally a Democrat has made me a much more comfortable person, much more comfortable politically. In many ways it’s where I always should have been and I’m darn glad to be there now,” Crist said.
As always, the state Republican Party was quick to pounce on Crist ‘outing’ himself, by pointing out that he deceitfully posed as a Republican when he ran in 6 Republican primaries during his political career.
CRIST HAS OVER TWO DECADES OF SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS IN GOP PRIMARIES
CRIST CLAIM ON GOP PRIMARIES: “When You’re In A Republican Primary … I Really Felt Like A Round Hole In A Square Peg. It Was Difficult For Me.” (Charlie Crist, “Political Connections,” Bay News 9, 6/30/13)
CRIST-ORICAL FACT: Charlie Crist Has Been Involved In Six RepublicanPrimaries, Winning Four Of Them.
- In 1986, Crist Received The Most Votes In A Four-Way Republican Primary For State Senate District 18, But Lost In A Runoff. (Florida Department Of State, Division Of Elections, Accessed 6/30/13)
- In 1992, Crist Wins Republican Primary For State Senate District 20, Wins General. (Florida Department Of State, Division Of Elections, Accessed6/30/13)
- In 1998, Crist Wins Republican Primary For United States Senate, Loses General. (Florida Department Of State, Division Of Elections, Accessed6/30/13)
- In 2002, Crist Wins Republican Primary For Attorney General, Wins General. (Florida Department Of State, Division Of Elections, Accessed6/30/13)
- In 2006, Crist Wins Republican Primary For Governor, Wins General.(Florida Department Of State, Division Of Elections, Accessed 6/30/13)
- In 2010, Crist Participates And Later Exits Republican Primary For United States Senate, Loses General As Independent. (Florida Department Of State, Division Of Elections, Accessed 6/30/13)
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