Then Crist shouldn't have agreed to do it at all, rather than agreeing then backing out. With his name on the program, pulling out now just gives the media a chance to spin and make the GOP look divided. Plus how much of the limited time in news broadcasts will be devoted tonight to this story instead of actual issues, plus the soundbite news at the top and bottom of the hour on the radio.
It was an easily avoidable bungle, not good strategy. Sounds like he either panicked or has a sloppy and inept staff.
"Then Crist shouldn't have agreed to do it at all, rather than agreeing then backing out."
I agree. He will be a weasel if and when elected too.