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Gov. Crist Suffers Setback As Club For Growth Endorses Rival (Rubio)
allheadlinenews.com ^ | 11-9-09 | Kris Alingod

Posted on 11/09/2009 11:34:31 AM PST by Justaham

Tallahassee, FL (AHN) - The Club for Growth endorsed former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio on Monday, joining a slew of conservative groups and politicians who have bucked the GOP and refused to support the party nominee for next year's Senate race, Gov. Charlie Crist.

In a statement, Club for Growth President Chris Chocola called Rubio a "proven champion of economic liberty," and Crist "the wrong direction for our economy and our nation."

Either Rubio and Crist would easily win a general election against the leading Democratic contender in the race, U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-FL), Chocola added, but the "question now is what kind of Republican will Florida send to Washington next year: a pro-growth Republican with a record of fiscal conservatism or a big-government Republican with a record of tax increases."

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1 posted on 11/09/2009 11:34:32 AM PST by Justaham
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To: Justaham

Good news. I might have to send Rubio another donation.


2 posted on 11/09/2009 11:36:46 AM PST by Parley Baer
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To: Parley Baer

I just did


3 posted on 11/09/2009 11:39:11 AM PST by baba123
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To: Parley Baer

Me too.

Rubio will be a big part of the future of the GOP and conservatism.

Jump on the band wagon NOW, everyone!

www.marcorubio.com


4 posted on 11/09/2009 11:41:57 AM PST by CMoran325
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To: Justaham

Crist is NOT the party nominee..there’s this pesky little thing called a primary...


5 posted on 11/09/2009 11:42:00 AM PST by ken5050 (Save the Earth..It's the only planet with chocolate!!!)
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To: Justaham

Good-time Charlie has spent the last couple of weeks trying to distance himself from his earlier embraces of nObama.


6 posted on 11/09/2009 11:43:46 AM PST by Arm_Bears (Once they've called you a racist, you've got nothing to lose.)
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To: Arm_Bears

Ah, the embrace. Way back when the Dems took charge and the so-called “moderates” were gloating over how dead conservatism was and repeating the mantra that Americans desire more government spending and intrusion in their lives.


7 posted on 11/09/2009 11:50:22 AM PST by Nickname
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To: Nickname

Has Crist gone on the record as saying he will support and work for the Republican nominee in the general election?


8 posted on 11/09/2009 11:54:07 AM PST by Steve_Stifler
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To: CMoran325; Justaham

I met former Speaker of the Florida House, Marco Rubio, the other night at a Palm Bay fundraiser, and I have to say all the political cliches. He's the real deal, the whole package, and he will make us all proud by his unabashed and unapologetic Conservatism.

9 posted on 11/09/2009 11:54:18 AM PST by AdvisorB (Obamatude could be defined by Blago as something tangible, but not quite as tangible as JJJ's offer.)
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To: Arm_Bears

I thought he was going to kiss Obama when I viewed the video.


10 posted on 11/09/2009 12:04:01 PM PST by stockpirate ("if my thought-dreams could be seen. They'd probably put my head in a guillotine" Dylan)
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To: Steve_Stifler

I don’t know that the question has even been asked of him. Maybe someone who is following the race more closely can answer that.


11 posted on 11/09/2009 12:09:18 PM PST by Nickname
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To: Justaham
After Tuesday, I hope the GOP got the message and will keep their mouth shut on who should win. Let this primary test how weak Christ is and how strong Rubio might be. You know the GOP muckity-mucks loves Christ.
12 posted on 11/09/2009 12:11:23 PM PST by Lazlo in PA
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