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Daniel TilsonNovember 24, 2013

Like a minor leaguer who shockingly grabs an established star’s spot in the majors, has an out-of-this-world first few seasons, then overthinks his meteoric rise and falls back down to Earth; Marco Rubio is his own worst enemy as he keeps trying to snap out of a prolonged slump. Not long after ascending to anointment […]

Guest AuthorNovember 21, 2013

As everyone now knows, former Gov. Charlie Crist wants to be Governor, again. As I have reported before, there are many Democratic officials who fear a Crist nomination because of all of the baggage that comes with him. Charlie, as I’ve said before and will again, is one of the nicest people you will ever […]

Daniel TilsonNovember 19, 2013

Not one to brainstorm political strategy for Rick Scott, I inadvertently found myself flush today with an out-of-the-box idea for his re-election campaign. And with the holiday season fast approaching, I thought I’d share it in the spirit of giving. We all know the governor faces an uphill battle against likely Democratic candidate Charlie Crist, […]

Darryl PaulsonNovember 13, 2013

Charlie Crist has never had a political job he wanted to keep. He has served one term as state senator, one term as education commissioner, one term as attorney general and one term as governor. Not once did he seek re-election to any of those positions. “One and done” Charlie was always looking for his […]

Martin DyckmanNovember 11, 2013

There’s one major issue that Charlie Crist overlooked when he declared his ambition to be governor again. It’s the fate of Florida’s courts, perhaps the most momentous in its long-term effects. To illustrate the importance, let’s consider a current appeal involving sovereign immunity, the ancient common law doctrine that the king can do no wrong. […]

Guest AuthorNovember 11, 2013

It was a cool blustery morning at Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg. It had taken us well over an hour to travel there through the frustrating traffic of Tampa and across the bay to Pinellas County. I could hear the traffic — sirens, tires screeching and the occasional horns of impatient drivers. It was […]

Guest AuthorNovember 7, 2013

Does Florida even need a governor? I know there’s been a lot of hoopla around Charlie Crist getting in the race for his old job, but seriously, is the position relevant anymore? It seems to me that getting elected governor these days is like being knighted. It’s an honor for sure, but the job just […]

Julie DelegalNovember 6, 2013

Former state senator Dan Gelber’s got it. So does my fellow Context Florida columnist, Susan Clary. And if you believe what you read, Florida Internet publisher Peter Schorsch suffers from the same contagion. It’s called Charlie Fever, and if left unchecked, may cause political blindness. Don’t get me wrong. Florida’s newly announced once-and-future gubernatorial candidate, Charlie Crist, may be exactly […]

Guest AuthorNovember 6, 2013

As expected, former GOP Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announced on Monday that he is running for the statehouse in Tallahassee again, this time as a Democrat. Crist is a survivor, a career politician who served as a Republican state senator, education commissioner, attorney general and then governor. His big mistake: Crist then ran and lost […]

Daniel TilsonNovember 5, 2013

As middle class Floridians are repeatedly reminded in the months ahead about Charlie Crist’s history of shifting policy positions, it’s his vision of what constitutes genuine economic and tax fairness in Florida that deserves closest attention. While conservative-to-liberal conversions on issues like marriage equality, abortion and gun control have him inhabiting space on the political […]

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Daniel Tilson: If Marco Rubio has ‘still got game,’ what is it?

Barney Bishop: Charlie Crist is nice guy, but can you believe him?

Daniel Tilson: Some unsolicited campaign advice for Rick Scott

Darryl Paulson: The battle for governor: charisma versus competence

Martin Dyckman: Crist needs to explain position on court appointments

Monique Stein: The governor’s race as ‘seen’ by a blind Floridian

Jim McClellan: No governor? No problem

Julie Delegal: Some folks have developed a nasty bout of Charlie Fever

Steve Kurlander: If Crist wins, expect national implications for both parties

Daniel Tilson: What would Crist Florida Economy 2.0 look like?