Charlie Crist Makes Big Announcement
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announced on Twitter Friday that he has joined the Democratic Party.
Crist was first elected to the governorship as a Republican in 2006. He ran for the U.S. Senate as an independent in 2010, losing a three-way race to Republican Marco Rubio.
Crist’s tweet read:"Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President @Barack Obama!"
His message included a photo of him with an unidentified woman holding up a Florida voter registration application.
Crist signed the papers changing his affiliation from independent to Democrat at a Christmas reception at The White House, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Crist spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte that nominated Obama for a second term, and had campaigned for Obama's reelection in Florida.
A message left for Crist by The Associated Press wasn't immediately returned Friday night.
Crist, 56, is viewed as a potential Democratic challenger to Florida's Republican Gov. Rick Scott in 2014.
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It may not be the announcement that some people have expected, but it's still a pretty big deal.
Crist was first elected to the governorship as a Republican in 2006. He ran for the U.S. Senate as an independent in 2010, losing a three-way race to Republican Marco Rubio.
Crist’s tweet read:"Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President @Barack Obama!"
His message included a photo of him with an unidentified woman holding up a Florida voter registration application.
Crist signed the papers changing his affiliation from independent to Democrat at a Christmas reception at The White House, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Crist spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte that nominated Obama for a second term, and had campaigned for Obama's reelection in Florida.
A message left for Crist by The Associated Press wasn't immediately returned Friday night.
Crist, 56, is viewed as a potential Democratic challenger to Florida's Republican Gov. Rick Scott in 2014.
Source
It may not be the announcement that some people have expected, but it's still a pretty big deal.