Let’s see how far he gets with no backing of the GOP. Except for the panhandle, Fla is more like those purple mid-west states, anything can happen. 

I hear the GOP is pushing "Lieutenant Dan" to run for something !  

Instead of bashing Crist, the Republican party would be well advised to embrace and support him. From the little I know of Charlie Crist he is indeed Republican, with conservative views. The problem for many in his party is he represents a "real" Republican and not the distorted vision of a republican that is making the news as of late.

Instead of turning a deaf ear to Michael Steel, Palin, Jindal, Limbaugh and others, it is those in their party like Crist that should be pushed out into the spotlight to put a new, embracive and fresh face on the Republican brand.

"I want to serve the peple of my state the very best, and I believe that to be in the United States Senate".

Such a profound statement Governor Crist!  If you serve us as well in the Senate as you have preformed as Governor, we will, hopefully look forward to a "complete" change in your personality and your governing ability.  So far, many of us from "your" state, just aren’t buying into your "serving us better".  Many of us realize that being elected Governor was just a stepping stone for your political career.  So, many of us, from your state have watched you waffle back and forth on issues that are important to "our" state.  The issues for which you so agressively campaigned for.  Many of us who voted for you voted for you because you were, we thought, the better of the candidates.  Now, we are having buyers remorse. 

In your speech this morning you stated, "I will still fulfill my duties as Governor while I am campainging for the Senate".  How is that so Governor?  We will be entering the Hurricane season in a few weeks and I’m sure your mind will be elsewhere.  And, your attention span during the last season left many Floridians scratching their heads in dismay.  I can honsetly say that many Floridians, at this time, are truly disappointed in your Governing abilities.  If you are fortunate enough to win the Senate seat, many of us are wondering if you have the capability to handle your duties.  I, for one, will be voting for Marco Rubio.  He has been an outstanding Speaker of the House and a leader for the people of Florida in his political career.  Since I am an Independent I can also look at other candidates with a clear head. 

So, Governor, I wish you luck in the Senate race - and, if you should win and move to Washington, don’t forget to take your tanning bed with you.