How bad is it for Charlie Crist? So bad that the presumptive nominee for the GOP’s gubernatorial candidate has thrown Crist under the bus.
Speaking at an event in Ocala, FL, Bill McCollum listed his priorities for Governor and, as the Associated Press notes, they “look[] a lot like the one Gov. Charlie Crist had in 2006: education, lawsuit limits, property insurance and property taxes.”
Does that mean Crist didn’t follow through on his goals? McCollum wouldn’t go there.
“I’m not going to comment on Governor Crist and his performance in office,” McCollum said. “I’m looking at being the next governor of Florida and I’m more than happy to talk about where I think the state should be going.”
Here is where it gets interesting. When McCollum talked about education reform in Florida he did not tout Charlie Crist’s record, despite Crist considering himself a huge education reformer. No, McCollum praised Crist’s predecessor, one Jeb Bush — a man who has largely seen his massive, conservative reforms of Florida’s education system undone by Charlie Crist.
McCollum also said that Florida is “far too into the insurance business,” something Crist oversaw.
In other words, the man who would be Governor is joining in the attacks on Crist and championing Jeb Bush instead.
It should be noted that, like Crist, BIll McCollum was largely picked by the Florida Republican Party. The party intended McCollum to run unopposed, but a state senator is challenging him from the right.
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McCollum worries me
proudgop (Diary) Thursday, December 17th at 12:27PM EST (link)I am worried about him holding Governor’s mansion for us
Conservative Awards Gala
revwarheropeterfrancisco Thursday, December 17th at 12:33PM EST (link)SUGGESTION for All Conservatives
The Common Sense Conservatism Awards
I suggest to Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachmann, Rush, Hannity, Mark Levin, and all other Conservatives that we start our own Conservative Awards.
Awards (suggestions)
1-The Bill Buckley Common Sense Conservatism Award.
For anyone that clearly and successfully promotes Conservatism, Constitution and Truth especially in the face of adversity.
Suggested Candidates:
Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachmann, Orly Taitz, Phil Berg, Jim DeMint, Joe Wilson, Etc.
2- The Ronald Reagan Common Sense Conservatism Award.
To anyone that went over and beyond doing their duty and getting others to do theirs in defending We The People and The Constitution while promoting Common Sense Conservatism.
Mostly for people servants in public service.
Suggested Candidates:
Michelle Bachaman, Jim DeMint, Joe Wilson, Inhofe, etc.
3- The Common Sense Conservative Common Citizen of the Year.
To anyone in private life that successfully went over and beyond and got others to improve and promote and advance Conservatism.
Suggested Candidates:
Orly Taitz, Phil Berg, 9/12 Marchers in DC, Tea Parties, Hannah Giles & James O’Keefe, etc.
4- The Tim Russert Ethical Truth in Media Award.
To anyone in the Press and any communication medium that went over and beyond in researching, investigating and against odds promoted and exposed the Ethical Truth.
Suggested Candidates:
CitizenWells Blog, Atlas Shrugs, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Johm Stossell, Breibart, etc.
5- The Rev War Hero _ Peter Francisco Award – The Forgtotten Hero Award.
To anyone that quietly and without fanfare gave so much without being noticed or seeking recognition and at personal detriment.
Suggested Candidates: Hannah Giles & James Burke, Orly Taitz, Fallen Soldiers, All Military, The Policewoman that killed Jihad Terrorist Hasan in Ft Hood, Accused Navy Seals, Border Guards Compean & Ramos, etc.
6- The Bad Apple or Erosionist Award
Presented to anyone that Erodes the American Way, Conservatism and the Constitution.
2009 Candidates: Al Gore, Obama, CONgress, Liberal Media, ACORN, etc
We need these awards to promote our Common Sense Conservatism and reward those that go over and beyond in defending, promoting and expanding Common Sense Conservatism, The Constitution and the Traditional American Way.
The Awards and Gala will be done around Christmas Time and it will be promoted as The Christmas and Common Sense Conservatism Awards Gala (or Gathering). Should be held in different areas of the country each year with preference to conservative cities.
By Vital Portugal AKA Revolutionary War Hero _ Peter Francisco 2009 Dec. 17
Awards
idealjoe (Diary) Friday, December 18th at 10:31AM EST (link)Let the redeemed say so! We need to create a badge or emblem that identifies our conservative beliefs. It should say “we are warriors for liberty” , “We will not tolerate tyranny” “You will not have MY America” It is time for Americans to stand up for the values of God, family and freedom. I will not live under socialism or communism or Marxism or any other sick perverted combination of these loser forms of government. They have been tried over and over and the result is always the same; a poor and miserable people led by a rich, greedy, power mad ruler of whom we have had so many examples through out the history of man kind. We must not let so great a prize as liberty, slip from our fingers. It has been purchased by the blood of Americans from Valley Forge to 9-11 and I for one will gladly give my life for my country.
What about you? For what price will you sell your freedom? And your children? And your country?
How low will you go? What is your price? Obama and the Dems are standing there with a fist full of cash, what’s your price? Harry Reid says “let’s make a deal”
Will you sell your country out too?
This is exactly what is going on in Washington right now
as the left tries to BUY votes for their power grab play which is something that they call Health Care but is actually and abomination to the American people.
I don’t have much but what I do have I am ready to offer to save the way of life that God has given America.
It is time to stand up and be counted, will you?
Why would ye die?
McCollum has one person on his side that voters in FL listen too
Repubtallygirl Thursday, December 17th at 12:42PM EST (link)McCollum has been endorsed by Governor Jeb Bush. And believe that that endorsement speaks volumes.
His ‘competitor’, Senator Paula Dockery, is a RINO who sided with the trial lawyers and unions over the train deal. She voted repeating with them and found herself thrown under the bus by the unions for 8 jobs.
McCollum all the way!!
A G McCollum is in the news another way today as well.
Kenny Solomon (Diary) Thursday, December 17th at 1:20PM EST (link)http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-technology/fla-ag-in-antitrust-probe-of-votingmachine-firms-20091218-l0c1.html
Florida’s attorney general is investigating whether the sale of a voting-machine maker to a rival concentrates too much power in one company.
Attorney-General Bill McCollum confirmed Wednesday that his office was conducting the antitrust probe. He issued a statement after several voting rights groups sent him a letter calling for an inquiry.
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Heh.
Maybe we should ‘hang’ a new nickname on AG McCollum: ‘Chad’.
Tell me you didn’t see that one comin’ from a mile away.
Cheers from South Flori-duh !
Prediction: Palin endorsement Coming Soon
Section9 Thursday, December 17th at 2:05PM EST (link)Some of you may have heard of the little contrived controversy over Palin scratching out McCain’s name on the visor she wore to the beach in Hawaii yesterday. Well, the media made a hullaballoo about it, and Palin had to release a statement basically endorsing McCain for his reelect in the AZ Senate race.
HOWEVER, while she had to kiss McCain’s ring yesterday, and piss off some movement people regarding JD Hayworth, I suspect she’ll compensate with a ringing Marco endorsement after the holidays. The visor thing was a cockup on her part, and put her in a box. Now she’s in a position where she can make lemonade out of a lemon in Florida to please the Base.
“History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it”-Winston Churchill
McCollum is a good man.
Steven Willis (Diary) Thursday, December 17th at 4:45PM EST (link)He will easily win the primary and should win the Governorship. November is a long way off, but I am not worried about this.
“Let it be said, I fought the good fight, I finished the race, I kept the faith.”
Paul, Second Timothy 4:7, The New Covenant.
Steve Willis
Professor of Law
University of Florida College of Law
I heard Rubio speak last week....
california_red Thursday, December 17th at 5:50PM EST (link)on the Jason Lewis show. He sounded incredibly well versed on the issues and he was able to express conservative principles in an understandable and logical manner. I’d call him “articulate” but you know where that leads (Joe Biden).
Anyhow, my thoght after listening to Rubio was that this guy needs to get elected Senator and then maybe he has a shot at the Presidency. Then reality set in and I thought it would be impossible to go from State politician to Senator to President in a mere two years. Something like that could just never happen.
Good luck Florida. Charlie get out of the way.
Rubio is very impressive
GregInFla (Diary) Friday, December 18th at 7:42PM EST (link)Hearing him speak is hearing him speak, not some rehearsed speech by a speechwriter. Rubio can be force for a while.
– A true evolutionist would let endangered species die off. Think about it.
– The sign outside the courthouse said no signs allowed. So I took it down.
– Atlas Shrugged is now on the non-fiction aisle at Amazon.
Happy to see McCollum
sharonmcp (Diary) Thursday, December 17th at 7:31PM EST (link)Happy to see McCollum say that we need to stop relying so heavily on tourism and agriculture for Florida’s economic growth.
Contrary to what a lot of people think, the state of Florida does not begin in Orlando and extend southward. It’s like the section of the state from Georgia to the Orlando/Tampa area doesn’t exist.
I know the people in the West Central area where I live are begging for some type of manufacturing industries, but the chances of that happening are slim to none, because of the ridiculous impact fees and regulations imposed on new businesses.
The few “shovel ready” jobs that are available here, are in road construction and being given to Mexicans, who stand around leaning on their shovels most of the day, ready for the 5 o’ clock whistle.
“Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.” ~ Ronald Reagan
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Henry Rivera (Diary) Friday, December 18th at 1:49PM EST (link)This comment is a test.
You get a B+. nt
janis (Diary) Friday, December 18th at 1:58PM EST (link)Who?
momofthecastle (Diary) Saturday, December 19th at 7:22PM EST (link)Who is the candidate from the right???