While Crist is obviously lying, this just goes to show the value of primaries. Even if we don’t ultimately succeed in defeating them, they are forced to temporarily abandon their affinity for liberals.

(sorry for the re-post below) but it was easier to just copy my thoughts from last night)

Tonight Tampabay.com released the following story:
“E-mails raise new questions about Crist’s Obama denials”
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/e-mails-raise-new-questions-about-crists-obama-denials/1050809

Valid questions about Crist’s judgement and ability to tell the truth should be a larger part of the conversation surrounding the 2010 Florida Senate Campaign.

These are NOT mistakes. These are lies.

To Jim Greer a congratulations on giving Senator Dockery equal time for the upcoming gubernatorial primary. Based upon Mr. Crist’s continuing foolishness don’t you think it’s time to give Mr. Rubio equal time.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/1109/Truth_and_consequences_for_Crist.html?showall

This line is exactly right: “..by coming across as a candidate willing to say anything to get elected, Crist now runs the risk of alienating the moderates and independents that have been by his side throughout his governorship.”

This is the real problem with Charlie Crist. Not that he’s not conservative enough because let’s face it, Florida is not a “deep red state” but that he is willing to say and do anything to get elected and to stay popular once elected. We don’t need more spineless squishes. Heck, I’d prefer a Collins or Snowe who are more liberal than Crist but at least very consistent in their positions and willing to draw a certain line in the sand. Crist is not and never will be. He’s the second coming of Arlen Specter and that’s not what we need or even what moderate independent voters want. Given the huge anti-incumbency mood, it’s obvious that voters want politicians that will take a stand and be honest, even if some of their positions don’t line up with their own and that’s why Rubio is more likely to win a general election than Crist, especially if the economy doesn’t drastically improve in a sunshine-filled state that also has 11%+ unemployment.

From Politico

http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/1109/Crist_fires_longtime_communications_director.html

“Crist fires longtime communications director”
Want another sign that Gov. Charlie Crist is panicking about his Florida Senate primary against Marco Rubio? ”

This is a great story that tells how Crist even told reporters to call him on his cell phone directly to get a story.

I almost wish Crist would have waited a few more months to implode. At least until Spring. This is getting too easy. I had pointed out at one time that Crist has never really had to fight to gain office. I guess he is learning one mistake at a time.