Crist will delay trip to GOP convention
As a post-Fay recovery effort takes shape and Hurricane Gustav gains strength in the Caribbean, Gov. Charlie Crist announced Tuesday he will delay his travel plans to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul next week. Crist said he initially planned to go to the Twin Cities Saturday but now says he will wait until next Tuesday or Wednesday (he speaks in prime time Thursday night). "Clearly, it's because of the recovery effort, and with an eye on Gustav as well," Crist said. The state got some more much needed recovery news Tuesday when FEMA approved the state's request for individual disaster assistance to Brevard County residents.
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Good for Gov Crist.
It's about time Florida comes first.
Let's get moving on property tax relief!
Posted by: | August 26, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Kiss the VP goodbye
Posted by: | August 26, 2008 at 10:29 PM
I am a Republican, But Hillary is kicking total a s - . She just gave a speech that no one is going to beat. She really kicked butt.
Posted by: | August 26, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Shopping isn't as good in the Twin Cities.
Posted by: politicalspectator | August 26, 2008 at 11:29 PM
11:11 p.m., you're not a Republican. Hillary just outlined all the ways she would expand national government. Apparently, she wants us all to pay for universal health care. If you call that kicking a--, then you are a liberal, not a Republican.
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Congrats to Rooney for the win and to Crist for showing his endorsement is still gold, Also Congrats to The Governors side kick Chairman Greer who won many RPOF Committee races he endorsed in.
If I was a Member of the legislature or a RPOF State committee member I would get on the New Republican Train with engineer Crist and conductor Greer before it leaves the station without you !!!
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 07:45 AM
What Greer is doing to the State Party is called Purging, nothing less, he's putting in Crist thinking people, so don't be confused on this.
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 08:09 AM
Good Job Governor!
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 08:11 AM
man, we got rank amateurs like 7:45 on this blog - if crist's endorsement is so golden then grant would have won his primary
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 09:07 AM
what about the Hamptons fundraiser on Saturday, Charlie? Are you cancelling? Better have Carole call all of her friends.
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Greer barely made 50% on his endorsement...
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 09:43 AM
He's only doing this because Bobby Jindal did first.
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 10:56 AM
This is too ironic for words.
Posted by: | August 27, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Charlie doesn't want us to see him cry when McSame placates the wingnuts and cultists by choosing Romney as VP.
Posted by: Depends/MagicUndies '08 | August 27, 2008 at 11:27 AM