I don’t know if I am the only one that thinks this way or not, but I suspect if Crist should happen to pull off a surprise win he will be welcomed back in the Republican fold with open arms. In fact I would be very surprised if there is not a big fight between the Republican and Democrats to claim him. Political bribes up the yazoo.
I think Crist is an Arlen Specter who is trying to run as a democrat or at least in harmony w the dems.