Crist, former republican and former independent, is a democrat, for now. Who knows what he will be. One thing is for sure; he is not genuine. He will say anything to get elected.
Shakespeare's Richard III was his ancestor:
"I can add colors to the chameleon,
Change shapes with Proteus for advantages,
And set the murderous Machiavel to school.
Can I do this, and cannot get a crown?"