“I support Governor Charlie Crist because he is a man of his word, but most of all because of his integrity and his record as a true public servant. I have never seen him promise anything that he has not delivered. And, as a mother, I have greatly appreciated his dedication to the education and well being of the children of Florida and his never ending struggle in fighting crime and violence against children.”
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Crist To Attend And Address The Nassau County Lincoln Day Dinner
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today announced that Gov. Crist will attend and address the Nassau County Lincoln Day Dinner today, March 12th at 6:30 pm.
Governor Crist To Attend And Address The Nassau County Lincoln Day Dinner
Today, March 12th at 6:30 pm
Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Highway
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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In Case You Missed It: Rubio’s Reinvention
“On issues ranging from spending to immigration and from gun rights to cap and trade, numerous Tallahassee observers say the man who recently graced the cover of the flagship conservative magazine National Review is not the same guy they knew as state House speaker.”
Rubio’s Reinvention
Politico
David Catanese
March 12, 2010
http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=4FF88246-18FE-70B2-A81C8133A9DC3E7C
Marco Rubio’s meteoric rise from long-shot Republican Senate candidate to national conservative celebrity has left some in Florida’s political establishment scratching their heads.
The glittery national image he’s cultivated as an ideological purebred … Read More »
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 »