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AUGUST 27, 2007

Crist on "silly'' early primary penalties

Hearing some rumblings that Democrats, having been slammed by the DNC for busting the sacred primary schedule are hoping to re-schedule the primary, we asked Charlie Crist if he had any interest in adding that to the special session agenda: "It's important to keep the primary right where it is. I think Florida being in the forefront is exactly what we need to do. I'm excited about the decision and how it will help Florida make a difference in the future."

And is the gov gov concerned about the prospect of Republicans losing half their convention delegates and Democrats all of their delegates? "Not at all. I think it's silly. It is. What matters is people. The people's vote, the people's will is what these candidates care about."

--Jennifer Liberto

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