With veto of ‘leadership funds’ bill — and a veto of SB 6 — a path emerges for Charlie Crist’s independent bid
Charlie Crist can not win the Republican Primary, that much is now clear. The right wing of Florida’s GOP absolutely despises Charlie Crist. But Charlie Crist is a loyal Republican. Forget about him having been a Republican his entire life. Forget about his mentor being Republican Connie Mack. Forget all of the “less taxes, more freedom” slogans. The bottom line is Charlie Crist’s parents are stalwart Republicans. Mrs. Crist is the embodiement of the classic Republican woman…a modern day Pat Nixon. …