Charlie Crist signs papers to become a Democrat

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It was just a matter of time. Charlie Crist is becoming a Democrat.

Crist — Florida's former Republican governor who relished the tough-on-crime nickname "Chain Gang Charlie" and used to describe himself variously as a "Ronald Reagan Republican" and a "Jeb Bush Republican" — on Friday evening signed papers changing his party from independent to Democrat.

He did so during a Christmas reception at the White House, where President Obama greeted the news with a fist bump for the man who had a higher profile campaigning for Obama's reelection this year than any Florida Democrat.

The widely expected move positions Crist, 56, for another highly anticipated next step: announcing his candidacy for governor, taking on Republican incumbent Gov. Rick Scott and an untold number of Democrats who would challenge him for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.


http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/charlie-crist-signs-papers-to-become-a-democrat/1265224


Charlie Crist @charliecristfl
Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President @barackobama!
https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=charliecristfl



http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/12/07/3132538/charlie-crist-signs-papers-to.html

Ex-Fla. Gov. Crist Tweets He's Joining Democrats
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/fla-gov-crist-tweets-joining-democrats-17910387#.UMK-pL_ZfUg

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has announced on Twitter that he's joining the Democratic Party.

Crist sent out a Tweet on Friday night that said, "Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President (at)Barack Obama!"

The Tweet included a photo of a smiling Crist holding up a Florida voter registration application. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the former Republican governor signed the papers changing his affiliation from independent to Democrat at a Christmas reception at The White House.

[TheDebbieDee]

1. Welcome home, Charlie...............

[elleng]

2. Good news. Wish the Dems would stand down.

[longship]

3. He is going to run for something!

I don't think it's the US Senate. Rubio isn't up until 2016. But the FL governorship is ripe for the picking, an office Crist held before, as a Republican.

Interesting! Eh!?

[Cha]

5. It Is Interesting because it seems he's running for Gov again. He was

elected in 2006 and left in 2009 to run for Senator. And, we all know what an involved process that was before losing to Rubio(how's that workin' out for ya, Florida?).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Crist

Good Luck to Charlie Crist, Democrat!

[ReRe]

4. K&R

Lord, give us more Charlie Crist's! There have got to be more "old time Republicans" who do not belong over there anymore. If the Republicon' party of the 113th Congress is just going to be Teabagger II, then there might be a chance for more Republican turncoats. Sure hope so...

[amuse bouche]

6. I just saw this on our local news

Wheeeeeeeee...I am thrilled


Now it's time to cut off the head of that snake Scott

[Michigan Alum]

10. Yes!! Rick Scott is toast!!

[mckara]

7. Trickle Should Become a Flood, Soon

[lpbk2713]

8. A big FU to the Florida GOP

I wish him well.



ETA ... and the rethugs better choose their words carefully when they comment
on him changing parties. Saint Runny of RayGun did the very same thing.

[Exen Trik]

12. The GOP being hypocritical?

Surely you jest!

[David Zephyr]

9. Welcome Charlie.

I remember when a right-wing woman named Arianna Huffington converted.

And I'm glad she came over. Look what she's done.

And David Brock, a Reaganite devotee, who came over from the dark side. And look at what all he has done.

I've been a Democrat my entire long life and I am always stretching out my hand to those who join our cause.

Welcome Charlie Crist.

[LP2K12]

11. He has my vote...

[lexw]

13. This is too strange....

I'm used to being hated for being a Democrat. Suddenly, unions are strong again, and folks are voting left. Don't wake me up.

[Starry Messenger]

14. I wondered if he would ever.

He made education decisions as a Republican that were more left than some current Dems. Keep it up, Charlie!

[Rowdyboy]

15. The enemy of my enemy is my friend...welcome Charlie Crist! Or should I say "Governor Crist"

He may very well disappoint me. Most politicians over the years have. But if he moves far enough to the center, he could still be a major player. Time will certainy tell but I'm strangely optimistic.

He may not be a progressive but he's not stupid....

[Raine]

16. HURRAY!! Glad he came into the light and left the darkside! nt