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Peter SchorschJanuary 10, 2017

In just his second official week as a congressman, Charlie Crist lands a plum assignment on the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services. Known as an “A-list” committee, Financial Services has oversight on several significant issues, including federal monetary policy, banking and financial institutions, insurance and housing. “I am deeply thankful for this opportunity to serve […]

Staff ReportsDecember 12, 2016

Congressman-elect Charlie Crist is naming Erin Moffet as Communications Director for his Capitol Hill office. Moffet has spent nearly seven years running the press operations for Florida members serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Erin will be a strong addition to our team given her years of experience working with the Florida press corps,” Crist, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 6, 2016

Charlie Crist is calling on the 114th Congress to extend tax breaks benefiting students and seniors before it adjourns for the year. The congressman-elect on Tuesday asked Congress to extend several soon-to-expire tax breaks, including a medical expense deduction for seniors, and a tuition and fees deduction. Congress is expected to adjourn for the year […]

Staff ReportsDecember 1, 2016

Newly elected Congressman Charlie Crist announced Thursday that experienced Capitol Hill veteran Austin Durrer will head his new congressional office. Durrer has served in senior roles in both the legislative and executive branches over the past 15 years. He was a longtime aide and Chief of Staff to Congressman Jim Moran, a senior Member of […]

Phil AmmannNovember 19, 2016

Newly elected Congressman Charlie Crist is one of the freshmen lawmakers making up the New Democrat Coalition for the 115th Congress. By a unanimous vote, the Coalition inducted 10 members-elect — four from Florida — to the progressive centrist group of legislators dedicated to advancing the New Dem vision of economic innovation, competition and national […]

Scott PowersNovember 10, 2016

Outside groups spent $8 million in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, mostly to help Democrat Stephanie Murphy oust Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica. Updated campaign finance documents filed with the Federal Election Commission this week show outside groups such as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democrats’ House Majority PAC combined to spend nearly $6.3 […]

Mitch PerryNovember 8, 2016

Charlie Crist has defeated David Jolly in Florida’s 13th Congressional District by four percentage points, 52 percent to 48 percent. The Associated Press called the race with 239 precincts out of 241 reporting. His victory will be framed as his political comeback, following two rough losses statewide for U.S. Senate in 2010 and governor in 2014. Crist originally […]

Tamara LushNovember 8, 2016

It’s a sunny fall day at Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg, and Charlie Crist is in his element. “What’s your name?,” he purrs to a woman in a wheelchair, taking her hand. He beams a white smile that matches his snow-white hair, contrasting with his tan face. “May I get a picture?” he asks, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 7, 2016

Charlie Crist could be heading to Washington, D.C. A new poll from St. Pete Polls shows the former governor holds a five-point lead over Rep. David Jolly in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. The survey — conducted for FloridaPolitics.com — shows nearly 51 percent of voters said they were backing Crist, compared to nearly 46 percent backing […]

Peter SchorschOctober 31, 2016

With a week to go before Election Day, a shocking development has taken place in the race for Florida’s 13th Congressional District. According to several sources, there are black people in the district! Not only that, they may not all vote as a monolithic block. And, believe it or not, the Republican incumbent, David Jolly, is […]

Tag: Florida’s 13th Congressional District

Charlie Crist lands ‘A-list’ assignment on Financial Services Committee

Personnel Note: Charlie Crist taps Hill veteran Erin Moffet as Communications Director

Charlie Crist calls on Congress to extend tax breaks before adjourning for the year

Personnel note: Charlie Crist appoints Austin Durrer Chief of Staff

Charlie Crist unanimously inducted into New Democrat Coalition

$8 million spent by outside groups in CD 7, mostly to help Stephanie Murphy upset John Mica

Charlie Crist defeats David Jolly in CD 13 race

Ex-Gov. Charlie Crist aims for political comeback in House

Poll: Charlie Crist holds five-point lead over David Jolly on eve of election

Convincing black folk to not vote for Charlie Crist now central to David Jolly’s re-election campaign