The congressman said he wants to sign an executive order on day one to protect abortion in Florida and believes his record is "crystal clear," despite calling himself "pro-life." He's also proud of his 100% rating in Congress from groups like Planned Parenthood. I've been pro-choice in every single decision I've made that affects a women's right to choose."Ĭrist touts killing anti-abortion bills during his time in state government. "I'm for life, aren't you?" Crist answered. "Do you still consider yourself pro-life?" Saunders asked. One, in particular, features a video clip of Crist repeatedly saying he's "pro-life."
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Her online and TV ads reflect that strategy. WFTS Nikki Fried touts that she is the only Democrat to win a statewide election and challenges opponent Charlie Crist on his "pro-life" position. Yet, Fried continues to throw punches at Crist's past, suggesting Democrats can't trust Crist, especially on abortion. She now serves as the state's commissioner of agriculture and has trailed in funding, endorsements and most polls. That may be, but Crist's primary opponent, Nikki Fried, is from Florida. I think he's a great man and I think he's a great president. We have an opportunity to do that now, thank God that this thing is really getting behind us a bit … and I love Joe Biden. We really couldn't have a ground game, get out the vote. "Well, 2020 was a different time," Crist said. His message of unity targeted moderate Republicans and independents sick of division.īut there's just one problem - Biden lost Florida by more than 3 points. President Joe Biden used a similar strategy to defeat former President Donald Trump in 2020. 4, 2022, at the historic old Palm Beach County courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida. Ron DeSantis announces that he is appointing Palm Beach County Judge Renatha Francis as the next Florida Supreme Court justice during a news conference Aug. DeSantis ever knew the golden rule, he's clearly forgotten it because he's doing to others."Įric Pasquarelli/WPTV Gov. "Do unto others as you would have done unto you," Crist said. It's why he wears yellow wristbands emblazoned with "The Golden Rule." "Just tell people what's on my heart," Crist said.Ĭrist said, in simple terms, he's fighting DeSantis' divisive language and "culture wars" with a sense of civility. So how does a former Republican, who hasn't won statewide office since 2006, unite Democrats and beat a popular GOP incumbent? But on the campaign trail, some of his past positions continue to dog him ahead of next Tuesday.Įarlier this week, the Crist campaign gave Capital reporter Forrest Saunders about 20 minutes to chat with the candidate on numerous topics, from his record on abortion, policy goals and plan to take back the governor's office- a strategy Floridians have seen before. Ron DeSantis in November.Ĭrist is a former governor himself and said he has the support, the strategy and the experience to make it happen.
Charlie Crist, D-Fla., will tell you he is the best bet to oust Gov. Five days until the Democratic primary for governor, U.S.
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