Check out this intriguing May 23-25 statewide poll of registered voters by Florida Opinion Research, asking about a Charlie Crist vs. Rick Scott gubernatorial matchup in 2014. This assumes the former Florida governor challenges the incumbent Republican by running as a Democrat — and survives a Democratic primary:
■ Crist: 48.1 percent
■ Scott: 34.1 percent
■ Don't know/Refused: 12.8 percent
■ Other: 5 percent
The poll has a 3.46 percentage point margin of error.
While 60.3 percent of Republicans said they would support Scott, only 21.6 percent of independent voters backed him. Crist won 74.2 percent of Democrats and 52.2 percent of independents.
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Comments » 54
Max_Headroom writes:
Scott will WIN!
Crist is just another lousy lawyer!!!!
SunStar writes:
No way! He might not have a cute deceiving smile but Scott did more in an year for the Florida economy than Crist in the whole term. Also, Florida schools fare better now on national level statistics. Crist opposed performance based incentives.
joeybaccala writes:
What a bunch of crap!
cgbexec writes:
Ok, we have to stop with the political polls this far out. They mean absolutly nothing. This is like putting new tires on your car and 1500 miles in you are worrying about replacing them again!
DoctorsPass writes:
So what do you think Scott is - Law degree from Southern Methodist University - As a republiccan for many years I'll vote for any decent candidate of any polictical party over Rick Scott. We haven't seen this much smoke and mirrors since Reubin Askew in the state of Florida.
BobinNaples writes:
Interesting. Can you point to your source for those statistics?
swfljim writes:
Florida schools do not fare well even when compared to prior year in-state statistics.
Where have you been living?
Ruger writes:
Anyone that has been paying attention should know these off the top of their heads.
Scott reduced his salary to $1, if we still had Charlie we would still be on our way to bankruptcy and disaster in Florida.
Sure, Its not popular to make the tough choices to balance a budget. No one likes to tighten the belt, but we must accept the reality of the situation. Unfortunately many Americans are in denial about this and that's why so may of us are in debt.
Scott has been a true leader, its refreshing to see real solutions working here in Florida instead of empty Hype & Blame we have in Washington.
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/...
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida owes less money than it did a year ago.
State officials released an annual reporton Tuesday that shows for the first time in 20 years Florida's overall debt has dropped.
The state still owes about $27.7 billion that was used to pay for everything from buying environmentally-sensitive land to building new toll roads and new school buildings.
wonderful (Inactive) writes:
Let's get the flush in 2012 done and then worry about 2014.
If we don't correct AAmerica we won't have to worry about who's gov of florida!
Hurry November! It is so over for obo!
Robertofnaples writes:
I believe the F.C.A.T proves you wrong. I believe the jobs figures also show you wrong. What Crist opposed was performance based tests on educaters being given raises or retaining thier carrers. I'll ask you what some one else already has; where are your stats to back your statements? Or did you receive an email from the Governor's office saying that? Remember the email letter to the Editor written by Scott's people, and all you had to do was sign it and send it in? lol How about the fake head lines from the Miami Herald about crime stats?LOL. Seems a severe case of buyers remorse here; or should I say sellers? As many Floridian's bought a bill of goods, that was being sold by snake oil sales persons.I believe Mitt will pay heed to this poll and approach Charlie for his support. As clearly none of those running for President sought Scott's endorsement. Now that is a really odd situation; that speaks volumes.
taxed_to_the_max writes:
it is tough to control spending, scott seems to be doing a pretty good job of that. judging by the number of people that are upset you can tell he's getting that part of the job done.
if he didn't cave into big agriculture on the immigration issue i'd say he's done a nearly perfect job so far. i won't vote for him again unless i see some action on his part regarding illegal immigrants that he spoke so tough about during his campaign
unfatcat writes:
Although Crist did a good job for Florida while he was a Republican Governor, jumping over to the Democrat position (particularly as Left as Obama is), completely took him off of my go-to list. If the state wants a Democrat, then vote for a Democrat. Flip-flopping parties has no allegience to The People.
Robertofnaples writes:
Did you mean Moron? As that what it sounds like. LOL!!!
Ruger writes:
Obama's religion is even worse, Wright?
Ruger writes:
Pretty easy to see why he is getting some early support from the media eh...
http://www.iwatchnews.org/2012/04/23/...
Ex-GOP Gov. Crist's law firm (Morgan & Morgan) donates to pro-Obama super PAC
Ruger writes:
I really don't expect liberals like yourself to understand this, but we do have a spending problem and the public sector IS the overhead that needs trimmed.
And Obama is the worst at cronyism, how could you not know this?
http://campaign2012.washingtonexamine...
Obama's model: Cronyism and corporate welfare
anotherPOV writes:
If I could steal a billion dollars from the taxpayers I would be willing to be the governor for a dollar a day. If he works in the public sector for a billion years we'll be even.
greathornedlizard writes:
I guess our criminals in the legislature had better get busy writing new laws to deprive even more people of their right to vote, making it impossible for even the League of Women Voters to register voters apparently isn't enough..Passidomo, Hudson and Richter will need to find a way to outlaw Democrats this time!
Ruger writes:
[citation needed]
Governor Scott didn't steal anything, you are just desperate and making up lies.
wonderful (Inactive) writes:
And what's cooking?:
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/46073/...
I like the cronyism and fatback recipe!
It is so over for obo!
zakkdogg writes:
Recall!!!
Ghostrider19 writes:
Don't talk or do some research. Scott has his law degree from SMU and was a partner at one of Dallas's premier law firms. Rounded up his rich oil clients and bought two local hospitals in the same area making 2.5% profit, and immediately shut one's doors, and the rest is history.
So don't think "it only hurts the team".
Lemme writes:
He'll get my vote!
Ghostrider19 writes:
Why you are making a rash snap judgment, of why everyone is complaining? I don't know could it be we are ranked 47th in the nation in education, and he cut 2 billion out of the budget, only to replace a billion because of the uproar. So he could shoot a fancy commercial what like two years before his election. The broken promise of illegal reform, giving jails over to private companies, who are in the business of using our tax dollars, instead of state workers. It's bascially the same, look up the companies, they have retirement and benefits, and where do you think that money comes from the thousands of license plates the prisoners make? The road construction they do. No and No. Use your heads, its YOUR tax dollars, no matter if the state uses it or goes to Rick Scott's buddies that run the jail company that kicked $50,000 to his campaign fund.
CarpeVeritas writes:
All this shows is how disliked Scott is.
With Scott getting a fraction of the independent vote, don't be surprised to see a GOP gubernatorial primary.
tampacoco writes:
Their Both Losers ! But we get what we vote in and hope for the best.LOL
grouper25 writes:
Most of these third world leeches came in under Gov. Bush and Crist, Scott ran on a promise to rid our state of these leeches but instead kept his mouth shut when the Republican held Fl senate caved in to Democrats, and big labor.
Who in their right mind would put the idiot who is responsible for all these third world leeches back into office
Beachglow writes:
Charlie Crist needs to keep chasing ambulance cases and allow Rick Scott to continue putting the state of Florida back together. He has nothing to offer at this point.
FreshFace writes:
actually, children are doing far worse today than they were 5 years ago. Check out the state reports.
jnwkim writes:
Florida's spending problem stems form which Democratic governor?
SunStar writes:
you must be a dissatisfied union teacher..
SunStar writes:
Look at the companies relocated to SWFL lately or local companies that are expanding with state & county incentives..likewise in other parts of the state. Try to be part of the solution, not the problem!
SunStar writes:
How can one trust Crist after all these jump arounds?
leneggs writes:
Just think how much money we can save if we laid off ALL state employees...on paper our budget would look great but life in Florida would SUCK!!! But I guess a balanced budget is more important to you than quality of life.
BigOrangeKitty writes:
I wouldn't vote for Crist if you paid me. I don't care what party he belongs to. It's because of Crist that we have to pay an extra $1 in taxes on each pack of cigarettes.
1quik91 writes:
This IS an intriguing poll. This poll that people actually wasted their time in answering shows the worth of it's importance. In South Carolina, a poll showed a candidate "other" beat Obama, but who is surprised. Polls are worthless, wait and see in November...It isn't even going to be close, another 2010. Buckle up demos!
Bramble writes:
Charlie is a nice person, too nice to be a governor. He could't say no to anyone.
Scott, on the other hand, takes on the tough jobs and does say no and doesn't try to be the affable pushover.
And as pointed out above, Christ signed off on the largest wave of tax increases ever in 2009, that included raising cost of fishing licenses, cigarettes, auto tags, tuition and much, much more.
Ruger writes:
This is an extreme point of view, why is the proven method of "Limited Government" hard for you to understand?
gladesgator writes:
Crist seemed like a decent fellow till he went to work and advertised for Morgan and Morgan. It makes me puke to see his face on the billboard on 41.
For The People,right - roflmao, give me a break
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2...
swampbuggy writes:
Please show me where Fl is ranked 47th in the nation in education. Every study I have seen Fl is in the top 15.
donsense writes:
Anyone will beat Rick Scott. Unless he continues his voter repression moves and regulates the entire election.
voltihs writes:
Charlie Crist was a spineless do nothing and is right where his talents belong-chasing ambulances.
Slick Rick the white Obama is equally bad.
Is this the best this State has to offer.
Ruger writes:
Just another distraction, there isn't even a link to the poll data..
http://www.floridaopinionresearch.com...
Here are some of the headlines missed here today..
http://www.suntimes.com/12866245-761/...
38 million Poles outraged by Obama’s reference to ‘Polish death camp’
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2...
Obama Flips On Corporate Jets, approves 1 Billion for bailout
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/...
Artur Davis, former prominent Obama backer, leaves Democratic Party
tampacoco writes:
+1
Trexler writes:
Someone had to straighten Fla out, I didnt see anybody else stepping up...relatively, we all have to suffer some...go look at Calif. and what happens when ur short 20% of ur budget...the whole place is falling apart, roads, pensions, u name it..
airboatboy writes:
If anyone here thinks either one of these aholes give a $h!t about you or me, I'll sell ya some tickets to watch monkeys fly outta my butt!!!
Chester writes:
Your right about one thing, we need to flush obumbles down the toilet in November. I would like to dump dirty dick scott in 2014. One is an empty suit and incompetent and the other is a crook! Quit being dirty dick scotts waterboy!
wonderful (Inactive) writes:
Well done!
A classic comment reminescent of the ol' chickendog!
At least one has obo on his side or behind him, eh?
DinNaples writes:
Now that was funny. Thanks.
Wright!
BigOrangeKitty writes:
You're missing the point. Anytime a politician signs off on a "sin" tax -- a tax that is discriminatory because it only affects a select group of people -- a tax that attempts to legislate personal behavior -- it hurts everyone. Fine, you don't smoke, but it's pretty much guaranteed that you do something that they'll eventually get around to taxing unfairly. Your turn's coming.
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