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which were once rather positive are now almost nil. This has NOTHING to do with race, it's just that he never really caught on from the beginning and he of all people should have known it. I also have to lay blame at the state Democratic Party which has become very ineffective for a very long time. Karen Thurman and others like her have been, well actually "piss poor" and it's very hard for me to be kind when speaking of them.
It took me a long time to decide to vote for Crist because I wanted to give Meek a chance to get his numbers up, but he just hasn't been a good candidate. I could say more about what I feel about him, but will refrain.
I honestly believe in my heart that getting Rubio elected has been Jebby's main objective and his stepping stone to his run for POTUS. Rubio is "his boy" and he will be beholden to Jebby from now on. When Jebby realized that Crist wasn't going to go along with him on every single issue, I feel it was then that Jebby began his search for an apprentice, thus MARCO RUBIO. Even though he said he wasn't going to run in 2012, I never believed him. Some ask why HE didn't run for Senate and the answer is apparent... he wants to live in D.C. and to me it's just that simple.
And the Democratic Party here should have known this and I do believe Meek also knew it too. I don't even feel sad for Meek because he has essentially handed the Repukes more than they could have ever hoped for. Not only from Florida, but very possibly nationally too. You can argue that Crist is an opportunist, but he at least had the grit to stand up to the Repukes here and that's no small act. The Repuke MACHINE here is mighty and it rolls over anyone that gets in their way. I feel that Crist played their game for some time, but when he decided to stop following the leader, they kicked him to the side. I have to give him points for standing his ground. And yes, he did stand with Paling and did the Repuke "duty" required, but something tells me he is more Independent than many here think. He has been more moderate than any Repuke I've seen of late, so they intended to make him pay.
And then there's the fact that voter fraud will probably win the day. Even if Crist were to get close, or perhaps actually win, RUBIO will be the winner! I know too many people who have told me they are voting for Crist and it's made me wonder about the polling more than I ever have before.
So, Florida will remain a state that takes the cake, both literally and offensively. What is happening here will have an impact on this country, not only here in Florida.
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