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Analysis: With election near, Gov. Crist changes

A sure sign that it's election season: Gov. Charlie Crist is changing again.

Fla. governor wants Bowden back as Seminole coach

Embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has a high-profile alumnus on his side — Gov. Charlie Crist.

Fla. gov changes tune on supporting Obama stimulus

In a heated race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, Gov. Charlie Crist keeps moving away from his support of President Barack Obama's stimulus package that the governor called "fantastic" and "remarkable" when lobbying for its passage.

Todd: Lessons are learned from every election

- Every election matters. Anyone that tells you otherwise doesn't understand politics.

Florida governor names new state utility regulator

Former journalist David Klement is getting an early start in his new job as a Florida utility regulator, after Gov. Charlie Crist on Thursday appointed him to immediately succeed Public Service Commissioner Katrina McMurrian.

Bowden gets support from Florida governor

Embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is getting help from a key supporter: Florida Gov. Charlie Crist.

Is God protecting Fla. at Gov. Crist's request?

Could it be divine intervention that's kept Florida safe from hurricanes since Gov. Charlie Crist took office?

Fla. Gov. signs Mourning kidney transplant bill

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a kidney transplant bill named for former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning.

Gov. Crist to run for US Senate seat in Florida

Popular GOP Gov. Charlie Crist is passing on an easy re-election bid and instead will run for U.S. Senate, a decision that excites Washington Republicans who desperately want to avoid further losses in 2010.

Fla. Gov. Crist to announce 2010 political plans

The head of the state Republican Party says Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will announce his 2010 political plans Tuesday and hinted that the U.S. Senate is his target.

Fla. governor continues to back Obama on recovery

Florida's Republican governor says the GOP should be willing to work with Democrats in a time of economic crisis.

Gov. Crist, you may now kiss the bride

Gov. Charlie Crist became the first sitting Florida governor to wed in nearly 42 years, exchanging vows Friday at a ceremony attended by some 200 relatives, friends and celebrities.

Threat letter with powder sent to Florida governor

Florida authorities are investigating a threatening letter sent to Gov. Charlie Crist that contained a suspicious but nontoxic white powder.

Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist proposes to girlfriend

Gov. Charlie Crist won't be sleeping alone in the governor's mansion much longer — he is engaged to a woman he met in New York City last September who quickly captured his heart.

Fla. governor kicks off climate summit in Miami

Gov. Charlie Crist on Wednesday evoked President Kennedy's challenge to land on the moon and called for the same dedication and innovation to finding ways to save the Earth in an address that kicked off his second annual summit on climate change.

Crist Sworn in As New Governor of Fla.

Charlie Crist was sworn in as Florida's 44th governor Tuesday and promised to avoid partisan politics while working to improve education, lower property taxes and solve the state's insurance crisis.

The Vine
Shock poll: Rubio within 10 points of Crist in Florida
Source: Hot Air

These trendlines are bleak for Crist, and there's little chance of him surviving. Remember, Rubio hasn't spent a dime on media yet. This is all grassroots driven, and the teabaggers are engaged, angry, and looking for the next Scozzafava.

Florida's Biggest Tax Burden?
Source: Examiner

In a state with an individual income tax rate of 0%, property taxes that are raising through the roofs of homes not yet foreclosed on, and a looming budget disaster, there's one very ornery 300-pound gorilla of a tax problem not getting nearly enough attention.

Frum: Republicans are heading for a spectacular bloodbath in Florida
Source: CNN

David Frum, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, was a special assistant to President George W. Bush in 2001-2002. He is the author of six books, including "Comeback: Conservatism That Can Win Again," and the editor of FrumForum.com.

A Florida Republican Becomes a Right-Wing Target
Source: The New York Times

NEWBERRY, Fla. — In retrospect, even Charlie Crist admits that "the optics" of The Hug are not great.

The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog Mocks The California AG's Love Fest With Wells Fargo & Warns About the Economy

The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog has been demanding a settlement from Wells Fargo bank for its involvement in auction rate sales to completely innocent consumers, since July. Auction rate securities were sold as just like cash, completely safe, with no risk.

Close Crist Ally Indicted In Alleged Fundraising And Lobbying Scheme
Source: Talking Points Memo

A lobbyist who's a close ally of Florida governor Charlie Crist has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent fund-raising and lobbying scheme.

Crist defending his conservative credentials
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Facing perilous conservative revolts, Gov. Charlie Crist has been quietly reaching out to Republican county leaders throughout the state to gauge his political support, defend his policies -- and to turn on the charm.

Why is Charlie Crist bragging about Cover Florida?
Source: Breaking News

A success rate of less than a tenth of a percent might not sound like much, but to Gov. Charlie Crist it's campaign-trail bragging material for healthcare reform.

Florida's Sen. Mel Martinez: Another Republican Leaving Office a Little Early
Source: National Review Online

I'm hearing two different explanations for the out-of-the-blue resignation. The first, from a Hill source, is that members of Martinez's family are going through a difficult personal circumstance at this time and he's responding to that.

Pythons 110,000 - people 6
Source: 10connects.com

Burmese Pythons 110,000 -- people 6. That's the bottom line of a briefing Gov. Charlie Crist got today from officials of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Fla. governor's office praises Nazi film
Source: msnbc.com

Despite the content of a letter bearing his signature, Gov. Charlie Crist does not want to share an anti-Semitic movie with all Floridians.

Lobbyists generous to Crist senate campaign
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Federal lobbyists bundled more money for Charlie Crist's Senate campaign between April and July than for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's leadership committee.

POLL: Palin's resignation fuels speculation about who wants to be 2012 GOP presidential nominee. Who would you like to see nominated?

Palin's down, but perhaps not out. Sanford and Ensign smell like burnt toast, so I won't even include them on the poll. Romney lost the nomination and the chance to run as McCain's VP choice, but comebacks have happened before. Giuliani (see Romney)

Gov. Crist, you may now kiss the bride
Source: msnbc.com

Gov. Charlie Crist became the first sitting Florida governor to wed in nearly 42 years, exchanging vows Friday at a ceremony attended by some 200 relatives, friends and celebrities.

The Scorecard: Crist running for Senate
Source: Politico

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) will be announcing Tuesday that he will be running for the Senate, according to a source close to the governor, giving Republicans their most high-profile recruit of the 2010 election cycle.

Unbalanced warfare not new for U.S. Navy
Source: msnbc.com

Not for the first time, a powerful U.S. naval fleet designed for all-out war must find a way to swat mosquitoes - in this case, pirates holding a cargo ship captain hostage off the African coast.

Gov. Charlie Crist writes off Republican criticism
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Gov. Charlie Crist dismissed Republican discontent with his embrace of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan Saturday, saying he was acting on "what's good for the people.''

Crist joins Obama to sell stimulus
Source: Politico

President Barack Obama told voters here Tuesday that he might have a tough time winning a second term if his plan for reviving the nation's economy doesn't work.

Gov. Crist, you may now kiss the bride
Source: msnbc.com

Gov. Charlie Crist became the first sitting Florida governor to wed in nearly 42 years, exchanging vows Friday at a ceremony attended by some 200 relatives, friends and celebrities.

Gay Rights Protest Planned For Florida Governor's Wedding
Source: Tampa Bay Online

"Gay rights activists plan to demonstrate outside Gov. Charlie Crist's wedding to Carole Rome this month."

How the current administration has effected me

My family has been hurt by the current administration. First, I am out of work. Never in my life have I been out of work. I have not worked for over 7 months. I am educated. I am intelligent. I am ambitious. I am a hard and dedicated worker. I live in Florida.

McCain Expresses Regrets About Palin
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

"Charlie [Crist], because he's so popular, he probably would have made a significant difference," McCain said in an interview with the St. Petersburg Times and Bay News 9.

Crist owes Floridians an $8 billion answer
Source: Palm Beach Post

Gov. Crist came out this week in strong and irresponsible support of Amendment 5 on the November ballot, another sign that he hopes to be a short-termer in Florida.

Democrats question whether Crist friend used 'straw donors'
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

Democrats pounced on reports Wednesday that a major fundraiser for Florida Gov.

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