
BC- It took 48 years for another Senator to make it to the Presidency (Kennedy … Obama)…While there have been 4 Governors ( Carter..Reagan…Clinton…Bush)..So Crist who could have another term thinks the path to the White House is from the Senate?….How Come?…Who’s advising this guy?…
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‘Crist running for Senate
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) will be announcing Tuesday that he will be running for the Senate, according to a source close to the governor, giving Republicans their most high-profile recruit of the 2010 election cycle.
Crist’s decision puts Republicans in strong position to hold onto the seat held by retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) Crist holds high approval ratings among both Republicans and Democrats, according to statewide polling, and has forged a moderate governing style that has won him widespread support.
His decision to run came as little surprise to political observers, with the governor and his allies hinting of his interest in running for Congress over the last several months.’
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http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0509/Crist_running_for_Senate.html