Ex-Florida Gov. Crist aims for political comeback in House

[TexasTowelie]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It's a sunny fall day at Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg, and Charlie Crist is in his element.

"What's your name," he purrs to a woman in a wheelchair, taking her hand. He beams a white smile that matches his snow-white hair, contrasting with his tan face. "May I get a picture?" he asks, bending down on one knee. The woman giggles.

Crist, a Republican-turned-independent-turned-Democrat, is a former governor, former state attorney general and was on the short list to be Sen. John McCain's vice presidential running mate in 2008. This year, he's setting his sights on a seat in the U.S. House.

Democrats are counting on Crist and other candidates to make significant inroads into the Republicans' commanding House majority. Florida offers at least three potential Democratic gains as the party tries to cobble together a 30-seat pickup.

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[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

1. This is not going to go over well on DU

I remember when I was trying to support Crist for Governor. DU had issues with him - mostly that he had been a Republican. Though DU suggested no optional candidates for Rick Scott, they knew they didn't want him in office because he was a former Republican.

Well, Scott won. I doubt seriously Crist (or anybody else for that matter) could be any more of a disaster for the state of Florida than is Scott.

Weird how political purists can derail any form of progress #onhere.

[TexasTowelie]

2. I'll certainly agree that he is an opportunist.

He aimed his sights too high when he ran for senator and governor as a Democrat, but if the voters in his district nominated him then I would prefer him to a Republican.

[Pinkflamingo]

3. I feel a lot of us realized Crist was a much better alternative to Rick Scott, but Scott had

Crist way out spent. Scott basically bought his election both times.