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Wooooo Hooooo Firebrand Gary Dec 2012 #1
Charlie, welcome to the party of reason, moderation, progress, and SANITY ! WELCOME ABOARD ! RBInMaine Dec 2012 #2
The FL Republicans are going after him with everything they've got. madfloridian Dec 2012 #7
I bet he can hold his own against amuse bouche Dec 2012 #13
I think he can also. madfloridian Dec 2012 #44
We have no Democrat who can do better than Crist against our Medicare fraudster Governor. flpoljunkie Dec 2012 #80
I agree. madfloridian Dec 2012 #82
What makes you think he isnt bringing his ideology with him? I want a two party system. nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #85
I yearn for a real two party system. Been writing about it for 10 years now. madfloridian Dec 2012 #88
I dont welcome him because I think he should stay a Republican and help make that party better. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #91
+100000000 csziggy Dec 2012 #100
Sounds like this "party change" could be "Theresa LePore redux" Art_from_Ark Dec 2012 #125
Because he wants to win. jeff47 Dec 2012 #94
Welcome to the party! TexasTowelie Dec 2012 #3
As long as he's ready to dump his Republican buddies, Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #8
Signed at the WH Christmas reception. Picture included. madfloridian Dec 2012 #4
I knew it! MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #5
Never saw that one coming. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #6
I did. madfloridian Dec 2012 #9
I was being a bit sarcastic. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #10
Nobody along for the ride. So true.. madfloridian Dec 2012 #14
I'll have a post out that will show you why you need to be concerned about Crist. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #61
Yep, until Crist PUBLICLY repudiates Jeb Bush I won't trust him csziggy Dec 2012 #103
Let's hope the Democratic Party keeps it together and comes up with a Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #109
The Florida Democratic Party is a hot mess csziggy Dec 2012 #111
Are you kidding? GatorLarry Dec 2012 #58
You aren't watching it from the local side. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #62
Surprised me too. Left Coast2020 Dec 2012 #97
Welcome. Come on in and make yourself at home. Marie Marie Dec 2012 #11
I'm one of the oldest Dems on this site and I say welcome to Charlie David Zephyr Dec 2012 #12
I'm pretty sure Charlie amuse bouche Dec 2012 #15
well said! UpInArms Dec 2012 #21
Hey David.... jaysunb Dec 2012 #28
You don't outage me, but I adore you. David Zephyr Dec 2012 #119
wow obama2terms Dec 2012 #16
Welcome to DU, obama2terms! calimary Dec 2012 #36
Now we need someone with the screen name obama3terms NBachers Dec 2012 #45
I'd vote for him again Andy Stanton Dec 2012 #60
I look forward to seeing him run in the 2014 gubenatorial primary....if he can get past that- Rowdyboy Dec 2012 #17
Charlie Crist! sheshe2 Dec 2012 #18
Merry X-mas! Nice gift! glinda Dec 2012 #19
Merry CRIST mas. n/t Grassy Knoll Dec 2012 #39
Ha! madfloridian Dec 2012 #40
lol! glinda Dec 2012 #126
Well played, sir! shenmue Dec 2012 #20
He didnt have to change quakerboy Dec 2012 #22
I don't live in Florida bluestateguy Dec 2012 #23
don't trust him olddad56 Dec 2012 #24
I agree jsr Dec 2012 #33
Perhaps it remains to be seen. Let's see what kind of team he assembles around him. calimary Dec 2012 #37
Who would you trust to run for governor in FL? madfloridian Dec 2012 #41
maybe a female democrat with a solid track record. olddad56 Dec 2012 #64
If such exist they hide it well. madfloridian Dec 2012 #66
Pam Iorio! Former mayor of Tampa csziggy Dec 2012 #104
I liked Iorio very much. madfloridian Dec 2012 #112
iorio has not made an announcement but her name is being mentioned csziggy Dec 2012 #117
We felt that way during McBride's 2002 campaign. madfloridian Dec 2012 #118
Another agreement here csziggy Dec 2012 #105
Agreed. Why should we welcome this infiltration? Jester Messiah Dec 2012 #110
He'll be getting a check from me, if he's the Dem nominee. nt onehandle Dec 2012 #25
Hubby and I worked on Bill McBride's campaign against Jeb in 2002. madfloridian Dec 2012 #26
I trust your judgement Madfloridian. I am always wary of taking more Republicans sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #75
In one article I read Crist said GOP party leaders went "off the cliff" madfloridian Dec 2012 #98
I can foresee the Democrats eventually splitting into two parties starroute Dec 2012 #27
Something is bound to happen sooner or later. madfloridian Dec 2012 #29
Charlie Crist, thou hast seen the error of thine ways. NickP Dec 2012 #30
Welcome to DU, NickP! calimary Dec 2012 #38
Q for Floridians DAMANgoldberg Dec 2012 #31
Chiles was well liked here in Fl. ornotna Dec 2012 #32
I still have the complete print form of the newspaper that was devoted to his accomplishments. madfloridian Dec 2012 #35
Remember him well. madfloridian Dec 2012 #34
Lawton Chiles was the kind of Governor I wish we could have again csziggy Dec 2012 #101
HELL YEAH - The thought had entered my mind. Wish more had the courage to do so kysrsoze Dec 2012 #42
Welcome to the party of sanity Zambero Dec 2012 #43
I bet you are a big fan of Benedict Arnold too! Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #49
Not really Zambero Dec 2012 #72
Another crook changes labels RandiFan1290 Dec 2012 #46
You are 100% correct! Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #48
Why cheer for a turncoat? Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #47
BINGO! I don't understand the celebration csziggy Dec 2012 #107
Crist: Go back to your old home, the GOP. We don't need more right-of-center BS. blkmusclmachine Dec 2012 #50
True... the W.H. is over-flowing with Right-of Center... lib2DaBone Dec 2012 #87
Nice looking beard oberliner Dec 2012 #51
Some thought that was a fake beard csziggy Dec 2012 #108
He was a good Governor for Florida katmondoo Dec 2012 #52
On behalf of Dems everywhere, welcome to The Party. Now you must prove to Orlandodem Dec 2012 #53
welcome back charlie MsFlorida Dec 2012 #54
It's a trap! Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #55
I want him back as Governor katmondoo Dec 2012 #56
Welcome to the party big guy loyalkydem Dec 2012 #57
I'm OK with this but . . . Andy Stanton Dec 2012 #59
Religions seek converts Zambero Dec 2012 #74
My prediction: Crist will beat Rick Scott in a landslide for FL Gov. DCBob Dec 2012 #63
My response in a thread saying Crist is moving the Democrats rightward. madfloridian Dec 2012 #65
That's what I remember. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #77
Exactly. madfloridian Dec 2012 #79
Blast me for saying this, but WeekendWarrior Dec 2012 #67
She is an attractive woman. are_you_serious_1234 Dec 2012 #68
Welcome back to the fight. This time I know our side will win. Faygo Kid Dec 2012 #69
If possible... leave room for your enemy... Mustellus Dec 2012 #70
It is foolish to think that because a Rep changes his party means that he has changed his ideology. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #84
Agreed. RiverSong Dec 2012 #115
Good. Hoping for a Blue Florida. joanbarnes Dec 2012 #71
I think that's great news! boguspotus Dec 2012 #73
Come On In The Water's Fine Blunt477 Dec 2012 #76
He will be one of the first group adieu Dec 2012 #78
I have nothing to say except, "Welcome Charlie to the Democratic party." Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #81
should we let him join? Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #83
Does he want to kill SS and Medicare? or dont we care? rhett o rick Dec 2012 #86
Are you lumping those of us who welcome him with those who don't care? madfloridian Dec 2012 #89
Sorry I wasnt more clear. Let me ask this. Do you accept his ideology? nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #90
I don't accept much of the ideology of the present Democratic party. madfloridian Dec 2012 #93
Interesting that I believe we agree on most issues. However, I disagree with welcoming Crist. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #96
He ain't much of a conservative quaker bill Dec 2012 #99
Crist is very similar to many FL Democrats. Yes, he gets many Dem votes for sure. madfloridian Dec 2012 #113
As far as I can tell from the speech at the DNC convention, burnsei sensei Dec 2012 #92
Very true post. madfloridian Dec 2012 #116
Bill Nelson asks, how does that work? sarcasmo Dec 2012 #95
I knew it would happen....What took you so long Charlie? Tippy Dec 2012 #102
Appropriate timing - Pearl Harbor Bombing Day csziggy Dec 2012 #106
Welcome to the party Charlie. You can shave the beard now. LeftyMom Dec 2012 #114
If it was not for the weakness of my own state DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #120
This is a switch that losangeleslibker Dec 2012 #121
Oh, I can live with it DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #122
Don't really want a wannabe Joe Arpaio in the party. Downtown Hound Dec 2012 #123
OMG!!!!! chervilant Dec 2012 #124
I just saw this post.. madfloridian Dec 2012 #127
Well, now, chervilant Dec 2012 #128
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