Florida governor endorses … McCain; Update: Video added; Update: Did Crist promise to support Giuliani?
posted at 7:49 pm on January 26, 2008 by Allahpundit
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The decisive blow? Carl Cameron was just on Fox claiming this is a rebuke to Giuliani, who’s lobbied hard for Crist’s endorsement for months. But check this out from InTrade, via ace tipster Patrick Ishmael:
Update: It’s for real.
Link: sevenload.com
Crist is supposedly popular across the board in Florida.
Update: The boss reminds us that he’s an amnesty supporter.
Update: Crushing.
Crist did not appear at the dinner — he changed his plans several days ago, sources said — but his presence was certainly felt. Giuliani aides were visibly upset Saturday at the news that the popular Florida governor would be backing McCain.
Giuliani campaign sources said Crist pledged his endorsement to Giuliani in the early fall, when McCain’s campaign appeared dead and Giuliani was leading the state by double digits. But at the time, McCain supporters leaned on Crist to hold back and wait until after the New Hampshire primary. McCain had campaigned for Crist when he was seeking the Republican nomination for governor, and had hoped Crist would return the favor.
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Our scumbags are better (and more patriotic) than the other party’s scumbags at least.
Mojave Mark on January 27, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Touche’ MB4. Will you watch the victory on tv or go bowling that night?
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 27, 2008 at 12:17 AM
OK fine, let’s just go with he’s una bolsa de escoria then.
MB4 on January 27, 2008 at 12:17 AM
If Juan Strawberries Plantation Crankypants McVano becomes el Presidente, I plan on recolonizing Mars.
MB4 on January 27, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Bob Dole Secretary of State
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 27, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Curt Schilling Secretary Health and Human Fitness(Aaanold’s old gig).
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 27, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Great new idea for a McCain bumper sticker!
Vote for Juan McCain
He is not as much of a scumbag as his democrat oppenent!
MB4 on January 27, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Man, can you imagine when McCain addresses the Troops for the first time in person as “The Commander in Chief”. There won’t be a dry eye in the house. It’ll be like a Messiah coming home to his people. Could cut the patriotism with a knife. It’ll make Bush’s airplane landing look like peanuts.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 27, 2008 at 12:25 AM
When can we get rid of this troll?
Blacklake on January 27, 2008 at 1:37 AM
Crist’s old campaign headquarters are now occupied by Rudy. I think most people considered his endorsement of Rudy to be a given.
bj1126 on January 27, 2008 at 2:47 AM
InTrade is all over the place on this race now.
This morning Mitt leads McCain 53-47. But that’s a far cry from the 70-35 lead he had earlier this week.
Ludwig on January 27, 2008 at 10:28 AM
This could play out like 00′ gore v bush. Isn’t Florida in two timezones, so whoever is strong in the western tip could come from behind late and steal it. I believe Johhny Mac is doing well there, but not totally sure. Mac gets the benefit or running around the state today and tomorrow with crist, then you have the State of the Union speech tomorrow night. McCain will probably fly up and get free tv coverage in person while Romeny doesn’t have that luxury. I’m looking forward to watching this. Prediction: Mc 32 Romney 28 Huck 13 Giuliani 13 CHOSEN ONE .00067
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 27, 2008 at 11:35 AM
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