That’s what the Democrats said about Lieberman. There are some RINOs in Florida who will vote for Crist.
This is a different animal than Joe Lieberman’s case. In that case, the GOP effective adopted him as their candidate, and had no serious rival candidate. It was just Lamont vs. Lieberman. This will be a true three-way race.
Not many. Crist can only win if Rubio implodes. Meek stands a better chance, but I’d actually expect Crist to essentially stop campaigning around September.
Unless...is Crist thinking that the Dems would abandon Meek and endorse him? Obama does not have a good track record defending strong independent black politicians.
Dems have a choice. No reason for them to vote Crist. Republicans voted for Lieberman.
Seems to me if it`s handled properly,Crist should be toast.
Lieberman had a huge national fundraising program among the Jewish block because he was seen as the strongest supporter of Israel in the Senate.
Charlie has nothing of the kind.
Lieberman has long, strong DC contacts and knew how to work the system. He could bring home the bacon for Connecticut.
Crist has no DC connections. The question will be asked, "What can Crist possibly do for Florida in DC?"
Lieberman had enough friends in CN that the endorsements of Hillary, et al, were countered by Lieberman's friends quiet campaigning.
Other than perhaps someone in Admas-Morgan, Charlie has nothing there.
Many long time CN dems loved Lieberman, and of course the large in-state Jewish vote.
Crist has nada. He will be denounced in every R meeting.
Joe was running for CN.
Charlie is running for Charlie.
Charlie just killed Ed reform in FL.
THERE IS A REASON WHY HE IS BEHIND RUBIO 2-1. It's simple. People don't like Charlie Crist anymore. His campaign will such wind, (and probably a few other things) for campaign money. This is all about Charlie's ego.
Just wait until the details of the 2008 Crist for VP “campaign” emerge.
There was one and only one person behind it; Charlie Crist.