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Crist Capades

By Larry Thornberry on 12.14.09 @ 6:08AM

Oh, what a tangled web Charlie weaves.

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At a Reagan Day dinner in Tampa in October, where from the podium Crist tried to convince the faithful there gathered that he was a lot like the beloved Gipper, Greer told me he "couldn't find where he (Crist) has ever said he supports cap and trade." A truly stunning remark. I wanted to take his knife and fork away from him before he hurt himself.

But back to Charlie. After a couple of weeks of re-writing his own history, claiming he never supported a disastrous policy when he did, and trying to deny he supported a policy that he had issued an executive order requiring, Crist then committed the following howler on Friday (be sure to be sitting down for this one).

While Crist was touring a medical facility at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, a reporter asked him when he might debate Marco Rubio. Governor Sunshine's answer: "I don't know that it would be worthwhile because I can't have any confidence in what he might say. One thing comes out of his mouth and another thing is his record. It's hard to have any confidence in what he says anymore."

Wow! We have a new NCAA record for chutzpah. If there were an Olympic event called the free-style knee-slapper, this one would retire the gold. For Charlie Crist to say this requires more brass than you'd find at a spittoon factory. I hope no one in the ward Charlie was touring had a bladder infection. They would have laughed themselves wet.

If, as may well happen, Florida Republicans deconstruct Charlie before the August primary, thereby putting an end to his achievement-free political career, he clearly has a promising follow-on career in standup comedy. At least in this kind of work he could be funny on purpose.

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topics:
Charlie Crist, U.S. Senate Races 2010, Marco Rubio

About the Author

Larry Thornberry is a writer in Tampa.

Letter to the Editor View all comments (24) | Leave a comment

Cuspidor| 12.14.09 @ 6:37AM

For liberals and S.L.Toddard's edification,a spitton is a receptacle for expectorants that once graced various public places where issues of the day were discussed by knowledgeable men. Sometimes adult beverages were available and consumed by the anatagonists,all in good natured discussion of opposing viewpoints.

Nelsa| 12.14.09 @ 7:36AM

On May 7th 2008 Charlie Crist was quoted in the St Pete Times as saying this about the energy bill:

"It's great!" Crist exclaimed in an interview Tuesday. "Of course it's great. Are you kidding? We've finally moved Florida and the Southeast to the forefront on climate change!"

Melvin| 12.14.09 @ 7:48AM

Charles Crist is a loathsome creature of a human being being more akin to the character, "Gollum, or Worm Tongue" from the film Return of the King.
It has been rumored that Crist refers to Senate seat as, "My precious."

loulou| 12.14.09 @ 10:37AM

Plus, that salon tan is so retro. Yeecchh, who tans like that anymore?

LQQKY| 12.14.09 @ 10:45AM

Boehner -- another loser!

Richard Baker| 12.14.09 @ 7:58AM

Crist gives duplicitous politicians a bad name.

Spittoon

LQQKY| 12.14.09 @ 9:00AM

Crist is as worthless as t*ts on a boar hog. He has done nothing as governer except work on his tan and even got married to quell rumors that he was gay; in order to further his chances of becoming a (anybody's) vice-presidential candidate. I believe she is rich, she is good looking and she is rarely seen, certainly not with him.
He rivals the messiah in that he makes and breaks promises at will with little care as to the effect on the electorate. If you think Nelson (I was an astronaut) and Martinez (I am a Cuban refugee) were bad, look out for the Crist child -- he has them beat hands down, even if you combine them.
Oh well...

Deborah D| 12.14.09 @ 9:11AM

Well, bless Marco Rubio -- let's hope the common sense of Republican primary voters in Florida save the state (and the country) from the weathervane name Charlie Crist.

Al Adab| 12.14.09 @ 3:39PM

Right you are Deborah:

It is time, long past time, that the party voters move beyond the "old line" GOP and start promoting Conservative candidates for office. After all it was only the Conservatives who brought the GOP success. The accomodationist wing, the old country club Republicans, need to go the way of the Dodo. Those who fail to stand for something, swtand for nothing.

1FreeMan| 12.14.09 @ 9:40AM

If you lie dfown with dogs you can't complain when you wake up with fleas.

Crist made his bed with Obama and the fleas are beginning to bite. This RINO should have his pockets checked for the silverware when he vacates the Govonor's mansion after he is voted out.

He had so much promise, too. Turns out that it was all campaign lies... we republicans are getting tired of that, too. You hear us, Obama and lying Democrats? We have had enough!

Ken (Old Texican)| 12.14.09 @ 10:05AM

Mr. Thornberry
I suspect we are going to "wring out" a whole bunch of Crist types next year.
Thank you for your article.

MarkS- Jupiter FL| 12.14.09 @ 11:59AM

One little remarked aspect of Crist's machinations that left a bad taste in FL conservative's mouths is how he handled Mel Martinez's replacement. Rather than appointing a solid conservative to fill the spot, and then take his own chances should he wish to run for the seat in 2010, he appointed his 2006 campaign manager and longtime toady George LeMieux. Had he appointed Rubio or some other worth conservative that person would be a virtual shoo-in for reelection next year. Now, there will be an ugly primary and an opening for a Democrat although the prospects of a Dem win are dim. The proof that Charlie appointed a self-sacrificing placeholder loyal to Crist first, one who'd step out of the way for Charlie, is that we've heard nary a peep from LeMieux on the subject of reelection. That maneuver more than any other convinced this conservative that Charlie is not what we need.

Doctor Right| 12.14.09 @ 12:27PM

Crist is done. Stick a fork in him.

Take note, RINOs...We know who you are, and we're pissed...More pissed than we've ever been, including 1980.

You've screwed us one too many times. The nomination of RINO-IN-CHIEF John McCain, which led to the coronation of Barack the Liar, was the last straw.

Unless you're willing to supplicate yourselves fully and completely to us, the grass-roots of the Conservative movement, and acknowledge that you are our bitch, your careers are OVER.

OVER.

Got it?

Miguel Saavadera| 12.14.09 @ 1:30PM

"Say what you mean, mean what you say, and defend your values in voice and actions" ... be predictable, chart a honest course, and have a backbone.

Get involed, support 'your' choice ... "Anyone but Crist."

factis| 12.14.09 @ 4:33PM

Mr. Crist strikes me as smarmy and duplicitous. Am I wrong? When he talks he sounds like one of those goody-goody apple-polishers who were always sucking up to the teacher in school; always on the front row; always brown-nosing. We The People have been ignoring politics (local and national) for too long. While we were living our lives, people like Mr. Crist wormed their way into positions of power. Mr. Crist strikes me as the kind of man who will say or do ANYTHING to feather his own nest. Why won't he just quit?

blogforce one| 12.14.09 @ 6:49PM

Christ is out!
Sarah Palin is rightly looking this as a Chess game re: the 2012 Presidential run. She is the Queen on the board and she needs the strongest chess pieces on her team when the big battle begins in earnest. Marco Rubio and Rick Perry will be the winners when the dust has settled and they will be key players who will be instrumental in delivering the White House to President elect Palin on Jan. 20th, 2013. Sarah Palin WILL endorse both and they will reciprocate when the time comes. Building a winning team is of utmost importance and the time is now to start.

Margie| 12.14.09 @ 10:31PM

This is just a very encouraging post, and it puts a smile on my face. Whoever Sarah endorses, it just revs up the conservative base. Whether she runs for Pres. or not, I'm so glad she isn't going away!

abenaki| 12.14.09 @ 8:25PM

Thanks, Mr Thornberry, for your column. Charlie went out of his way to make it easier for felons in FL to gain voting rights. Just what we need! Floridians, please vote for Rubio for US Senate, and McCullum for FL governor.

John| 12.14.09 @ 9:21PM

"Weather vane Charlie." Gotta love that label I've been registered as an "independent" for years here in FL. But this year I am registering as a Republican so I can do my part to usher Charlie out the door. I suspect I am not the only one doing this.

FLORIDA REPUBLICANS AGAINST CR| 12.14.09 @ 10:32PM

What a sellout RINO Crist is! From CAP & TRADE to restoring FELONS rights to putting LIBERAL judges on the bench to supporting John McCains AMNESTY to raising our TAXES to supporting GAY adoption to supporting OBAMA & his failed stimulus package! Vote this JACKASS out!!! Go RUBIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

REPUBLICANS 4 RUBIO!| 12.14.09 @ 10:39PM

IF ALL THESE CLEVER ATTACK ADS AGAINST RUBIO ARE TRUE... THEN WHY DOES MARCO STILL WANT TO DEBATE CRIST AND CRIST DOES NOT? Hmmmmmmm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkPwJeGEI68

Christians against Crist| 12.14.09 @ 10:47PM

As a christan I can not and will not vote for a gay man like Charlie Crist.

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