“My long-time support for Governor Charlie Crist stems from his advocacy, leadership and support on issues such as property tax reform, child adoption, and education initiatives at the primary and secondary level. I also identify with him on his position to diversify our national energy supplies by supporting petroleum and natural gas exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf off Florida, and capital investment in biofuels, nuclear and solar energy.”
Crist Vows Not To Accept Earmarks In 112th Congress
Crist Will Support A Balanced Budget Amendment Once In Congress
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate Campaign today released the following statement from Gov. Crist regarding his vow to abstain from special interest earmarks and pork barrel spending as a new member of the 112th Congress.
“At a time of excessive spending and the national debt at record highs, it is vitally important that we get back on a fiscal track,” said Gov. Crist. “Therefore, as … Read More »
In Case You Missed It: Rubio’s Campaign Image Belies History Of $250 Million In Pork Requests
“But during Rubio’s eight years in office — including the final two when he was House speaker — he unofficially helped push loads of hometown spending: $250 million … The amount of budget money connected to Rubio … contrasts with his campaign image as a tight-fisted spending hawk crusading against ‘earmarks’ that have plagued the budget process in Washington … The budget items also shed light on times when Rubio’s public job as a legislator dovetailed with his private … Read More »
In Case You Missed It: Governor Crist On Washington Times Radio
“And once they hear the truth about what his [Rubio’s] record is instead of his rhetoric, and what my record is, as somebody who really has cut spending, who really has been frugal with the taxpayers’ money, who really has be a good steward of our state, I think the choice will be crystal clear. And I predict a good victory in August.” – Gov. Crist
Listen to Governor Crist On Washington Times Radio’s “America’s Morning News” HERE (Part 3).
Governor … Read More »
In Case You Missed It: Governor Crist On Fox News And NPR
Watch Governor Crist On Fox News Channel’s “On The Record With Greta Van Susteren” HERE.
Listen to Governor Crist On NPR’s “All Things Considered” HERE.
Governor Crist On Fox News Channel’s “On The Record With Greta Van Susteren”
Watch the interview HERE.
Interview Excerpts:
Governor Crist On Speaker Rubio’s Lack Of Fiscal Conservative Credentials
VAN SUSTEREN: And sort of a punch back which occurred previously is that you have said about your opponent, Mr. Rubio, that he is the greatest fraud perpetrated. So it sounds like … Read More »
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Crist To Attend A “Chat With Charlie” Campaign Event To Launch “Women For Crist”
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today announced that Gov. Crist will participate in a “Chat With Charlie” campaign event tomorrow, March 6th at 9:30 am in Pinellas County. This grassroots event will launch “Women For Crist,” a group of supporters who will help spread the Governor’s positive message of less government and more freedom throughout the state of Florida.
Governor Crist To Attend A “Chat With Charlie” Campaign Event To “Launch Women For Crist”
Tomorrow, March 6th, … Read More »
Marco Fails To “Meet The Press”
Rubio Unwilling To Sit Down With David Gregory
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today responded to Speaker Rubio’s refusal to debate Gov. Charlie Crist on “Meet the Press” this Sunday, March 7th.
Speaker Rubio pretended that he would debate Gov. Crist anytime or anywhere, however, after Gov. Crist agreed to debate Speaker Rubio on “Meet the Press,” Rubio’s bluff was called and his words, yet again, were shown not to match his actions.
“My opponent, for all of … Read More »
In Case You Missed It: Marco Rubio Can’t Have It Both Ways
“[Rubio] wants to be a right-wing hero, but he would just as soon avoid the real-life consequences of the things he says he believes.”
Marco Rubio Can’t Have It Both Ways
The Miami Herald
By Joy-Ann Reid
March 4, 2010
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/04/1512174/cant-have-it-both-ways.html
…Up to now, Rubio has had it both ways. He pals around with right-wing rainmakers like DeMint and the Club for Growth but keeps their shared belief in Wall Street-invested Social Security accounts out of his campaign stump speech. He channels tea-party horror … Read More »
Rubio: “It’s MY Money.”
Speaker Rubio’s Sense of Entitlement Has Hit New High
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today responded to Speaker Rubio’s claim on Fox’s “Your World with Neil Cavuto” that “[i]t’s my money,” regarding the charges he racked up on the Republican Party of Florida credit card.
“We have already seen that Speaker Rubio thinks rules exist to serve him rather than be followed by him,” said Communications Director Andrea Saul, “but this shocking new admission that Speaker Rubio … Read More »
In Case You Missed It: Crist: Rubio Campaign The ‘Greatest Fraud Perpetrated On People’
“When this guy calls himself the real conservative in the race, I’ve got to point out that it’s the opposite. If you look at the expense reports from his GOP credit card, it is easy to see that he’s not conservative, but one of the most irresponsible spenders I’ve ever seen. He talks about how we need to spend less in Washington, but he sure seems to like spending other people’s money.” – Gov. Crist
Crist: Rubio Campaign The ‘Greatest … Read More »
Governor Crist Statement On President Obama’s Support Of Reconciliation
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today released the below statement from Gov. Crist following President Obama’s remarks advocating for the use of reconciliation to pass the health care bill.
“President Obama made it clear in his remarks today that he supports the use of reconciliation to pass the current health care bill, effectively ignoring the desire of the majority of Americans who oppose a government run health care plan.
“On a bill that would affect one-sixth of our … Read More »