Democrats flirt with backing Charlie Crist

Politico ^ | June 16, 2010 | Jonathan Martin

[rightwingintelligentsia]

The emergence of a politically unknown billionaire self-funder in the Florida Senate race is prompting top Democrats in the state to say publicly what some have been whispering for weeks: If Jeff Greene, who got rich betting on the collapse of the housing market, becomes their nominee, many in the party will have the cover they need to get behind Republican-turned-independent Gov. Charlie Crist.

Establishment Democrats in Florida, for now, are sticking with Rep. Kendrick Meek, who lags far behind in early general election polls against Crist and Republican Marco Rubio. Yet with Greene promising to drop at least $40 million of his fortune on the primary and pulling neck and neck with Meek in one survey, Sunshine State Democrats are beginning to consider the increasingly realistic prospect that their nominee might be a “meltdown mogul” — one who collects erotic art, had Mike Tyson serve as his best man and once hosted “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss as a house guest.

Faced with such an awkward possibility, many influential Democrats indicated that supporting Crist — who has quickly moved leftward since leaving the GOP — or just remaining quiet would be the better of the unenviable options.

The situation is fluid. Many unknown factors hang between now and the August primary, as well as the general election — not the least of which is how Crist and Rubio will be affected by a criminal investigation into the state Republican Party that has already resulted in a former party chairman’s arrest.

[ElkGroveDan]

Great idea! Send in Arlen Specter!

[no dems]

Crist and Rubio will be affected by a criminal investigation into the state Republican Party that has already resulted in a former party chairman’s arrest.
WHAT??? WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

[sport]

Flirt hell! They are doing it behind the scene. All Meek will get is token sup[port because he is Black and not a member of thr plantation.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Meanwhile, Charlie Crist flirts with ?:

[screaminsunshine]

Crist is the perfect Democrat. A lying scheming Skunk.

[Minn]

Crist — who has quickly moved leftward since leaving the GOP

Does this guy have great political instincts, or what? It's obvious that Florida and the nation are hungering for a more leftist approach to government. It seems very time Charlie hits the tanning booth he comes out with a whole new set of principles. He'll surely be bringing Specter and Obama to campaign for him.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Jim Greer, former head of FL GOP Arrested

[ncalburt]

Thats Obama media whore /commie Johnny Martin spin to cover for his new pal Crist who is actually appointed and ran cover for that crook.

[no dems]

If Jeff Greene does win the Dem nomination not only will some establishment Dems vote for Crist, but, every Black in FL will vote for Crist.
I'm thinking it's not looking good for our boy, Marco. Does anyone know anything that might be an encouraging word? Sure could use one right now.

[CPT Clay]

Democrats=racists.

[ken5050]

What's up with all these weird guys named GREENE running in Democrat senate primaries? First, South Carolina, now Florida...I demand an investigation!!

[cotton1706]

Of course they will, because preventing a true conservative from winning a senate seat is the goal of both parties.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

I doubt Jeff Greene is related to Alvin, however:

[Dr. Sivana]

Meanwhile, Charlie Crist flirts with ?:


Showing about as much passion as Edward II did when kissing his young French bride in Bravehart.

[iowamark]

No reason to panic. As long as Marco Rubio stays conservative, he can win a plurality against 2 or 3 liberals.

[EternalVigilance]

RINOs Gone Wild.

[EternalVigilance]

New tagline...

[RichInOC]

Unnngh!

[no dems]

As long as Marco Rubio stays conservative, he can win a plurality against 2 or 3 liberals.
Thanks for the encouraging word.