Charlie Crist
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Crist says he didn't know Obama was in Florida...president visiting the Sunshine State. On the eve of his election in 2006, Crist snubbed Republican President George W. Bush - the older brother of then-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush - at a Pensacola rally. Recent polls have shown Rubio slashing... In this article: Charlie Crist, Barack Obama, Florida, George LeMieux, Marco Rubio, U.S. Senate, GOP, and Jeb Bush |
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Miami Herald - Breaking News | November 02, 2009
Prominent Fla. lawyer probed, could lose firm
...Press seeking comment. Rothstein has been a major fundraiser for Republican candidates, including former President George W. Bush, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and 2008 GOP presidential nominee John McCain. He's also a major contributor...
In this article: Florida, The Miami Herald, GOP, John McCain, George W. Bush, and Fort Lauderdale
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St. Petersburg Times | November 18, 2009
Ex-officials say LeMieux hurting U.S. relations with Latin America
...Hemisphere Affairs under President George W. Bush. Senate staffers suggested Wednesday that LeMieux - who was appointed by Gov. Charlie Crist to fill the seat vacated by former Sen. Mel Martinez - could be trying to burnish his Cuba...
In this article: George LeMieux, Latin America, United States, State Department, and Brazil
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Centre Daily Times | November 03, 2009
Prominent Fla. lawyer's sales pitch called suspect
...of the Florida Democratic Party. Republican Gov. Charlie Crist announced later that "in an abundance of caution" he would refund $9,600 contributed to his U.S. Senate campaign by Rothstein and his wife, Kim. Rothstein has raised money for...
In this article: Republican Party, FBI, and Gianni Versace
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www.baltimoresun.com
George W. Bush, Charlie Crist -- baltimoresun.com
President Bush shakes hands with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist as he arrives at Jacksonville International Airport in Jacksonville.
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thinkprogress.org
Think Progress " George P. Bush Rips Charlie Crist As D Light ...
George P. Bush Rips Charlie Crist As D Light' For Supporting Stimulus ... President George W. Bush presided over the greatest expansion of government ...
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George W. Bush | Post on Politics
... Charlie Crist, George W. Bush, John McCain. Posted in Charlie Crist ... Tags: Charlie Crist, George W. Bush, Jeb Bush. Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment " ...
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www.flgov.com
Florida Governor Charlie Crist | President George W. Bush and ...
President George W. Bush and Governors Discuss Visit to Middle East ... trip to the Middle East over Easter weekend with President George W. Bush (front) ...
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blogs.tampabay.com
The Buzz: Florida Politics
... 2008 in Charlie Crist, Fundraising, George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, John McCain, ... June 25, 2008 in Charlie Crist, George W. Bush, John McCain, On the 2008 ...
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Charles "Charlie" Joseph Crist, Jr. (born July 24, 1956) is an American politician of the Republican Party and the current Governor of Florida. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania and moved to St. Petersburg, Florida at age 4.
A graduate of Florida State University, Crist has served as a state education commissioner, a member of the Florida State Senate, and had unsuccessfully sought to replace U.S. senator Bob Graham. He was elected Florida Attorney General in 2002, and held that office until his election as governor. As attorney general, he was noted for his efforts to expand the authority of his office to prosecute civil rights violations and protect the environment, as well as his involvement in the Terri Schiavo case, where he broke with governor Jeb Bush on pursuing legal options to preserve her life.
He was elected governor in 2006 with 52.4% of the vote (against opponent Jim Davis), and has taken conservative positions on a broad range of social issues, including support for bans on gay marriage, adoption by gay people, gun rights, and capital punishment. He has diverged from Republican orthodoxy on fiscal management and environmental policy, particularly while working with the Obama administration on the federal stimulus package, opposing some forms of offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and using state funds to purchase land in an effort to restore the Florida Everglades. He has also been credited with fostering better relationships with minority communities, particularly the African-American community.
While his term as governor ends in January 2011, Crist announced on May 12, 2009 that he will not run for re-election as governor and instead will run for the US Senate.
- Birth Date:
- July 24, 1956
- Birthplace:
- Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Religion:
- Methodist
- Spouse:
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- Carole Rome (2008-present)
- Amanda Morrow (1979-1980) (divorced)
- Residence:
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- University Attended:
- Florida State University, Cumberland School of Law
- Occupation:
- Lawyer
- Political party:
- Republican
- Office:
- Attorney General of Florida
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