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What does Charlie Crist stand for? His website says a lot…

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After a weekend in which Charlie Crist earned the endorsement of Florida’s teachers, but not the AFL-CIO, and saw him position himself to go after the backing of the Sierra Club, even the governor’s most ardent supporters have to wonder what will Crist not do to gain a political advantage.  Crist is certainly enjoying his newfound Independent status, but have his core beliefs changed? Not according to his website, at least. Take a look at the meta-tags in the source…

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Snubbed by AFL-CIO, Charlie Crist now seeking endorsement of, um, Sierra Club

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Asked if he was disappointed he was not endorsed by the Florida AFL-CIO, Charlie Crist said: “I don’t think at all. It would have been nice, obviously, that’s why I went there. But I was awfully proud and pleased to get the teachers’ support. It’s all about getting the support of the people.” Crist, who wooed the unions at their annual meeting this weekend, said he’d welcome the support of other groups, including environmentalists such as the Sierra Club, according…

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How novel! Another former journalist launches a political blog

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C’mon guys, leave the blogging to those of us working at home in our underwear.  Michael Bender notes that former Palm Beach Post political editor Brian E. Crowley has unveiled a new political blog in anticipation of Gov. Charlie Crist’s big announcement. The Crowley Political Report debuts with an original sketch of Crist pulling a dead rabbit from his hat and a quick analysis of the expected announcement today that he’ll abandon the Republican Party and run for U.S. Senate…

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Pinellas teachers to stand with Charlie Crist during Thursday announcement

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From the Gradebook: Expect to see teachers alongside Gov. Charlie Crist when he appears at St. Petersburg’s Straub Park Thursday at 5 p.m. The longtime Republican is expected to announce his intent to run for U.S. Senate as an independent. Robin Haines, assistant to the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association president, said at least 15 local teachers will be on stage with the governor. And countless others will participate from the audience.

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PCTA’s Marshall Ogletree: SB 6 and HB 7189 are bitter pills!

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Update: Ogletree’s remarks will now run as an op-ed in the St. Petersburg Times. Here are the prepared remarks of PCTA’s Marshall Ogletree for today’s meeting of the Florida House’s Education Policy Committee. Senate Bill 6 and House Bill 7189 have been described as “good for teachers” by Senate sponsor John Thrasher. But are they?  Let’s look at teachers. This “good” bill has not found too many teachers who support it. A Florida Times Union reporter did not find a…

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PCTA’s Marshall Ogletree: SB 6 and HB 7189 are bitter pills!

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Update: Ogletree’s remarks will now run as an op-ed in the St. Petersburg Times. Here are the prepared remarks of PCTA’s Marshall Ogletree for today’s meeting of the Florida House’s Education Policy Committee. Senate Bill 6 and House Bill 7189 have been described as “good for teachers” by Senate sponsor John Thrasher. But are they? Let’s look at teachers. This “good” bill has not found too many teachers who support it. A Florida Times Union reporter did not find a…

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Florida Chamber launches negative TV spot vs. teachers

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In the latest dust-up over SB 6, the Florida Chamber has launched a negative TV ad slamming Florida’s teachers. By the way, it looks like Adam Goodman and the Victory Group are the creative force behind www.classroomflorida.com and the producers of this spot.  If you are interested in letting Mr. Goodman know what you think of the ad, contact him at [email protected]

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