Crist announcement scheduled Thursday

Crist eyeing Senate announcement Thursday | Post on Politics

Really nothing new here, we all know he'll go back on what he's previously stated and run as an independent. Which should be interesting, the state will be in the political lime light again! Yehaw!

Me predicts this asswipe will go down either way, no pun intended.

There are many Democratic votes and dollars about to come his way.

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Let the games begin......Bet there are a bunch of p.o. FL-GOP supporters, that are shaking in their booties if truth be known....

There are many Democratic votes and dollars about to come his way.

I heard yesterday that if Crist runs as an independent he would beat both Rubio and Meek. It seems to me that Meek would have a better chance to win the general election if Crist does not run as an independent. Should be an interesting race!!

http://www.theusreport.com/the-us-r...eek-matchup-warrants-close-look-at-polls.html

I think we need many more independents - if only to break up the us vs. them Dem vs. Repub mentality that is hamstringing our government.

I heard yesterday that if Crist runs as an independent he would beat both Rubio and Meek. It seems to me that Meek would have a better chance to win the general election if Crist does not run as an independent. Should be an interesting race!!

The US Report - The US Report - Rubio vs. Crist vs. Meek matchup warrants close look at*polls

FiveThirtyEight has Rubio beating both of them currently, but the election a long way off. If a three-way election were held today, Meek would lose regardless.

I honestly am not that picky about either, I'll vote for Rubio currently but really, Rubio or Crist, it isn't that big a deal for me. We just need to make sure Meek loses.

Margarita, I just got the same info. on ABC Evening News. If Crist runs as an Independent, he would win over Rubio and Meek. I don't think it would change his position on issues, however?????

Margarita, I just got the same info. on ABC Evening News. If Crist runs as an Independent, he would win over Rubio and Meek. I don't think it would change his position on issues, however?????

May not change his positions overall, but I suspect his opinions aren't nearly as far right as Rubio. This was more than likely a Republican race anyway whether it was two horses or three. IMO Crist is by far more moderate than his "former" Republican competitor.

IMO, the best thing that Democrats could do is offer their support in return for a few promises, ie: His agreement to fight further oil development in the Gulf that could impact the coastline....

Florida Governor Crist Quits

Will run as independent

Analysis: Crist decision sets up entertaining, unpredictable race - CNN.com

Will run as independent

Analysis: Crist decision sets up entertaining, unpredictable race - CNN.com

Whew - your thread title scared me - I thought that even Jesus had given up on us

Whew - your thread title scared me - I thought that even Jesus had given up on us

Nope, he says there is still hope for you...;-)

May not change his positions overall, but I suspect his opinions aren't nearly as far right as Rubio. This was more than likely a Republican race anyway whether it was two horses or three. IMO Crist is by far more moderate than his "former" Republican competitor.

IMO, the best thing that Democrats could do is offer their support in return for a few promises, ie: His agreement to fight further oil development in the Gulf that could impact the coastline....

I guess the good think for Republicans is that even though Christ is a moderate, he's a whore, and will vote wherever he's told to move up in the ranks. He's such a freaking idiot.

I think we need many more independents - if only to break up the us vs. them Dem vs. Repub mentality that is hamstringing our government.

I agree, but not like this. He is only going independent because he is afraid of losing the primary. He is not doing this to better Florida. It is one of the most selfish moves I have seen. I don't understand how someone can openly confess one thing and then when the pressure is on do the very thing he said he wouldn't do. Not a big fan of Crist to begin with, but this move shows that he has even less character than I thought he did.

I agree, but not like this. He is only going independent because he is afraid of losing the primary. He is not doing this to better Florida. It is one of the most selfish moves I have seen. I don't understand how someone can openly confess one thing and then when the pressure is on do the very thing he said he wouldn't do. Not a big fan of Crist to begin with, but this move shows that he has even less character than I thought he did.

If I understand correctly, you believe that he has no character because he left his party?

The GOP abandoned Crist because they do not have room for a moderate as the party has fallen under control of far-right, lunatic fringe. I don't fault him for his choice. The GOP left him no choice. Run, Charlie, run! Rubio is done.

He's going independent because that will ensure a winning path to the senate. I don't know how anybody could fault him for that.

Rubio's advisor wrote a pretty spot-on analysis of the race, that in many ways parallels what Abe Dyk (Meek's advisor) had to say recently --

Crist?s current level of support, as measured by polling, in a three-way race is artificially high, while support for Marco Rubio and Kendrick Meek is artificially low.

According to both internal and public polling data, Crist is drawing support from a significant number of Democrats and approximately 25-33 percent of Republicans. In some current surveys, Crist actually beats Meek among Democrats. These numbers are based almost entirely on name ID, and as the race develops further they will change dramatically. For starters, there is very little chance Crist maintains his current level of GOP support. To quote Nate Silver of fivethirtyeight.com:

?It?s asking a lot of a Republican identifier to continue to support a candidate who has just ditched the party ? particularly when it seems to be motivated by expediency rather than ideological resolve.?

Additionally, Meek is still largely unknown, even by Democrats. But he is a credible candidate with access to a significant financial war chest. As he becomes better known there is every reason to assume that the overwhelming majority of Democrats will come home and support him.

Read more: Rubio camp releases ‘State of the race’ memo slamming Crist | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Rubio camp releases ‘State of the race’ memo slamming Crist | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Right now, Crist is getting by on name recognition. He is not particularly moderate, he is just responsive to the periodic huge outcry from the electorate. In a Republican party that has grown more and more ideologically radical, it's seen as a weakness to follow the will of the people over the will of the party. As voters learn more about Meek and Rubio, many of them are going to swing away from Crist -- particularly Democrats, who will find that Meek is a very appealing candidate. It will be a good race, but ultimately Rubio is too far right, and Crist is going to take more votes from his column than from Meek's. Democratic turnout will be the key.

Whoa...I just wrote a check to Charlie Crist's Campaign....ME:shock:...to a former Republican??? Stop Rubio at all costs!

Rubio's advisor wrote a pretty spot-on analysis of the race, that in many ways parallels what Abe Dyk (Meek's advisor) had to say recently --



Rubio camp releases ?State of the race? memo slamming Crist | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Right now, Crist is getting by on name recognition. He is not particularly moderate, he is just responsive to the periodic huge outcry from the electorate. In a Republican party that has grown more and more ideologically radical, it's seen as a weakness to follow the will of the people over the will of the party. As voters learn more about Meek and Rubio, many of them are going to swing away from Crist -- particularly Democrats, who will find that Meek is a very appealing candidate. It will be a good race, but ultimately Rubio is too far right, and Crist is going to take more votes from his column than from Meek's. Democratic turnout will be the key.

As election day nears, people will decide if their vote for Crist is a throw away. The polling over the coming omnths will inflate the number of the guy who is losing the race, but is still publically being supported. In past elections, this can represent upwards of 50% of their votes. In the ends, Dems saying they'll voting for Crist will vote for Meek if they think Meek has a shot, and Reps saying they'll vote for Crist will check Rubio.

It comes down to the independents, which I think are more likley to Vote for Rubio once they learn a little bit more about Meeks past voting record.

...Vote for Rubio once they learn a little bit more about Meeks past voting record.

Can you elaborate? I'm in the dark with regards to Meek.

Can you elaborate? I'm in the dark with regards to Meek.

I posted the main link above -

Favors:
Make taxes more progressive
Abortion is a woman's right
Require hiring more women & minorities
Same-sex domestic partnership benefits
More federal funding for health coverage
Replace coal & oil with alternatives
Stricter limits on political campaign funds
The Patriot Act harms civil liberties
US out of Iraq
Illegal immigrants earn citizenship


Opposes:
Teacher-led prayer in public schools
Mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws
Absolute right to gun ownership
Privatize Social Security
Parents choose schools via vouchers
Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it
Allow churches to provide welfare services
Expand the armed forces





^^ The odd of this guy like this getting elected by Floridians to the Senate, especially in the current climate, are slim, IMHO.

Rubio's advisor wrote a pretty spot-on analysis of the race, that in many ways parallels what Abe Dyk (Meek's advisor) had to say recently --



Rubio camp releases ?State of the race? memo slamming Crist | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Right now, Crist is getting by on name recognition. He is not particularly moderate, he is just responsive to the periodic huge outcry from the electorate. In a Republican party that has grown more and more ideologically radical, it's seen as a weakness to follow the will of the people over the will of the party. As voters learn more about Meek and Rubio, many of them are going to swing away from Crist -- particularly Democrats, who will find that Meek is a very appealing candidate. It will be a good race, but ultimately Rubio is too far right, and Crist is going to take more votes from his column than from Meek's. Democratic turnout will be the key.

Sounds like a pretty good analysis. Christ has peaked, mark it down.