Legislators are not just consumed by Gov. Charlie Crist these days, they're obsessed with him and whether he will bolt the party and run for the U.S. Senate as an independent. Witness the decision today to indefinitely postpone the insurance reform bill because they don't want to give the gov another something to veto.
So, since so many seem to be hanging on every word. Here's the latest Q and A between Crist and reporters:
Q: What did you make of the Tallahassee Democrat editorial urging you to run as an independent. "It was a very nice editorial.''
Q: What would you say to John McCain, George LeMieux or Tom Grady if they were considering a run as an independent? "We live in America and in this country, people have the right and opportunity to do what in their heart is right. I would encourage every American to do that every day."
Q: Did you remove any references to the Republican Party from your web site, as alleged by Rep. Tom Grady and other Republicans who have withdrawn their support" No.
Q: What's your reaction to Grady’s repeal of his endorsement: “So be it.”
Q: Has your relationship changed with the legislature this session. “The founders set it up pretty well with three branches of equal authority and it’s appropriate form time to time to exercise that authority when you deem it appropriate."
Q: Did legislators take you for granted? “Maybe they did. Maybe they were surprised that I take the job of governor very, very seriously and when there’s a time to exercise the authority and trust the people put in you you need to do it. I’m going to keep doing it."
Q: When will you make your decision? "By April 30."
Here is how I am voting in November if everything pans out like I would like it to:
US Senate - Charlie Crist
US Congress - Allen Boyd (my district)
Governor - Alex Sink
AG - Dave Arongerg
CFO - Loranne Ausley
Ag Comm - Adam Putnam
I'd be happy with that line up
Posted by: Realist | April 21, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Go get em CC!
Posted by: stuntmanmike | April 21, 2010 at 02:07 PM
I agree Crist is for the people not special interest! Keep the great work up! I see President Crist in 2016. channeller
Posted by: Albert Ramz | April 21, 2010 at 02:30 PM
Yes, I am voting for Crist. I'll leave the rest of them for the IRS and the FBI.
Posted by: RealConservative | April 21, 2010 at 05:59 PM