Sen. John McCain is among the well-wishers who've called Gov. Charlie Crist to congratulate him on his engagement to businesswoman and socialite Carole Rome. "He called to congratulate me on getting engaged," Crist told reporters in Fort Lauderdale. A reporter asked Crist how he knows Rome is the one? "Because I'm in love with her. I mean, how do you ever know? She's beautiful and brilliant and sweet, and I'm a blessed man."

In Tallahassee Monday, Crist was asked if it troubles him that there's so much public speculation about his sexuality. "Being governor of Florida, that's inevitable. I don't really focus on it. I'm just damn glad to have found such a wonderful lady," Crist said.

He said he's "sure" that Rome's two daughters will spend time in Tallahassee and the governor's mansion will be more crowded. "Certainly more than it is now," Crist said.