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Old 04-28-2010, 12:34 PM
 
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Well actually he is an independent now..........Crist to Run as Independent in FL Sen Race « Liveshots
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:38 PM
 
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This should get interesting, Rubio has a lot of support from independents "Tea Party", the republican establishment have lined up behind him and........and gets more support from the hispanic, latino vote than Crist.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:38 PM
 
Location: Tampa Florida
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I think he may have been the last moderate in the GOP. As he is leaving, I hope he brings the American flag with him.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:40 PM
 
Location: Imaginary Figment
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I think he may have been the last moderate in the GOP. As he is leaving, I hope he brings the American flag with him.
It's a shame to see the Republicans attack those who don't walk lock step with them. More and more the crazies are taking over what's left of that party. Besides this being an extremely dangerous way to think, it's also extremely dumb as far as strategies go.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:44 PM
 
Location: Highland, CA (formerly Newark, NJ)
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I think Marco Rubio may be heading down Crist's path:

Think Progress » Rubio Announces Opposition To Arizona Law: ‘When Government Is Given An Inch, It Takes A Mile’
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:45 PM
 
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It's a shame to see the Republicans attack those who don't walk lock step with them. More and more the crazies are taking over what's left of that party. Besides this being an extremely dangerous way to think, it's also extremely dumb as far as strategies go.
Attacked? I dont believe he was booted from the party or asked to leave. He is way behind in the polls and made a political decision. Did feel the same empathy for joe lieberman.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:47 PM
 
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I think he may have been the last moderate in the GOP. As he is leaving, I hope he brings the American flag with him.
Yeah, because God knows that Liberal Democrats certainly don't fly the American Flag on their side of the isle. You guys are doing good to have a flag lapel pin in a junk drawer somewhere.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:47 PM
 
Location: Tampa Florida
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It's a shame to see the Republicans attack those who don't walk lock step with them. More and more the crazies are taking over what's left of that party. Besides this being an extremely dangerous way to think, it's also extremely dumb as far as strategies go.
The GOP strategies haven't been too bright for the last several years, and they continue.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:50 PM
 
Location: Chicagoland
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It's a shame to see the Republicans attack those who don't walk lock step with them. More and more the crazies are taking over what's left of that party. Besides this being an extremely dangerous way to think, it's also extremely dumb as far as strategies go.
Who has attacked him?

People don't agree with his stance on the issues, he is going to lose the GOP primary (you, know, where things like this are decided) and then he will switch to an Indie because he can't win as a conservative.

He is the perfect RINO that the Left claims the Right should put on the ballot - no thanks, just like Specter, he has no principles or integrity.

This will be a wonderful ad in the coming months:

One month ago:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20100328/pl_cq_politics/politics3634161_2 (broken link)
http://hotair.com/archives/2010/04/16/crist-ill-consider-running-as-an-independent-later-on/http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20100328/pl_cq_politics/politics3634161_2 (broken link)
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WALLACE: Well, I’m going to get — I’m going to — I’ll give you an opportunity for a final statement. I just want to say, though, you are saying you are going to run in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. You will not run on the no party affiliation line.

CRIST: That’s right. That’s right. That’s what I’m saying.
Beautiful.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:53 PM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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Aero guy - I, as you know, am a politically very liberal. I fly the American flag on my house. Stop questioning my patriotism because you disagree with my economics.
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