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Charlie Crist

Charles Joseph Crist

    Charlie Crist is an independent former governor of Florida who works for Morgan & Morgan, a personal injury law firm. Crist was elected governor in 2006 as a Republican. He did not seek re-election, instead losing a U.S. Senate race to Republican Marco Rubio, during which time Crist left the GOP. He previously served as Florida education commissioner, attorney general and state senator.

    Crist was born in Altoona, Pa., on July 24, 1956. He graduated from St. Petersburg High School and attended Wake Forest, Florida State and Samford universities. Crist and his wife, Carole, live in St. Petersburg.

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    1. Gov. Rick Scott heading to Chile for trade mission

      05/17/13 BusinessBy Steve Bousquet, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau

      TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott will lead a state delegation to Chile next week, his eighth overseas trade mission since taking office.

    2. Crist touts Democratic Party's big-tent appeal in Tampa speech

      05/13/13 Blog Times staff

       

    3. Don't underestimate Rick Scott re-election prospects

      05/13/13 Blog Adam C. Smith

      It's way too early to count out Rick Scott for a second term. • His poll numbers are stubbornly bleak — only one in three voters say he deserves a second term — and despite plenty of coaching, he still displays the natural charm and warmth of an automaton. • But 77 weeks before Election Day, …

    4. Charlie Crist touts big-tent appeal of Democratic Party

      05/12/13 Blog Adam C. Smith

      TAMPA — Charlie Crist, the lifelong Republican who could be the Democrats' best hope at taking back the Governor's Mansion in 2014, told activists in Tampa Saturday night that his old party has changed to the point that he's far more comfortable as a big-tent Democrat.

    5. Rick Scott's campaign machine is ready, and waiting

      05/12/13 State Roundup By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor

      TAMPA

      It's way too early to count out Rick Scott for a second term. • His poll numbers are stubbornly bleak — only one in three voters say he deserves a second term — and despite plenty of coaching, he still displays the natural charm and warmth of an automaton. • But 77 weeks before …

    6. Charlie Crist touts big-tent appeal of Democratic Party

      05/11/13 State Roundup By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor

      TAMPA — Charlie Crist, the lifelong Republican who could be the Democrats' best hope at taking back the Governor's Mansion in 2014, told activists in Tampa Saturday night that his old party has changed to the point that he's far more comfortable as a big-tent Democrat.

    7. Flip-floppers: Rubio and Crist change positions on early primary, gay marriage

      05/10/13 Blog Alex Leary

      PolitiFact put Sen. Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist to the Flip-O-Meter and both came out poorly, Rubio for changing positions on Florida's early presidential primary, and Crist reversal on gay marriage.

    8. Equality Fla doesn't begrudge Charlie Crist over gay rights shift

      05/09/13 Blog Adam C. Smith

      Florida's leading gay rights group, Equality Florida, sounds pretty comfortable with potential gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist's evolution on the issue of gay marriage. Executive Director Nadine Smith, a fellow 'Burg resident with Crist, issued the following release tonight, noting that Crist's shift reflects …

    9. University leaders expect Gov. Rick Scott to veto tuition increase

      05/09/13 CollegeBy Tia Mitchell, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau

      TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers included a 3 percent tuition increase in next year's budget, but state universities say they aren't counting on the extra money.

    10. Crist raising money for Bob Graham's daughter's Congress race

      05/09/13 Blog Adam C.. Smith

      Charlie Crist is set to headline a May 22 fundraising reception in Tampa for Gwen Graham, the Democratic challenger to Steve Southerland, R-Panama City, in the second congressional district and daughter of former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham. Crist will join a Who's Who of Tampa Democrats hosting the event at Stacy Frank's …