Charlie Crist Way Ahead in Polls

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Good work, teabaggers! Due to your support for creationist far right candidate Marco Rubio in Florida, Charlie Crist’s poll numbers are soaring.

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has widened his lead in the three-way race for the state’s next senator, a new poll conducted for the state Chamber of Commerce finds (June 9-13, 607 LV, MoE +/- 4%). Crist, running as an independent, leads Republican Marco Rubio by 11 points with Democrat Kendrick Meek treading in the low teens.

Crist 42
Rubio 31
Meek 14

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jamesfirecat Tue, Jun 22, 2010 9:56:25am

Does this mean the GOP is going to get their very own Joe Liberman? Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving bunch of guys!

Firstinla Tue, Jun 22, 2010 9:57:47am

This is sufficient evidence that there is still sanity in America. But crist is still only the lesser of two evils.

Soap_Man Tue, Jun 22, 2010 9:58:14am

Anybody from Florida want to weigh in? I know that the oil spill hasn’t hit Florida much, but he has been all over it and looking like, well, a leader.

Lidane Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:00:03am

I won’t pretend to know anything about Florida politics, but anything that sends that douche Rubio packing sounds like a good thing to me.

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:00:13am

re: #2 Firstinla

This is sufficient evidence that there is still sanity in America. But crist is still only the lesser of two evils.

agreed…and the ‘lesser of two evils’ will become standard fare when sorting out candidates this year, maybe forever

lawhawk Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:01:15am

re: #3 Soap_Man

Yeah, he’s really checking for oil spills in all the right places. /

lawhawk Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:02:15am

re: #2 Firstinla

This is sufficient evidence that there is still sanity in America. But crist is still only the lesser of two evils.

It’s the evil of two lessers. And it’s the situation this nation has been facing for years now - not just at the national or even the state house level. People just don’t have good candidates from which to choose.

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:03:05am

re: #6 lawhawk

Yeah, he’s really checking for oil spills in all the right places. /

I saw that…something light hearted for a change

RogueOne Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:07:50am

IMO, any poll with a margin of error at +/- 4 = almost worthless. It’s a question of how many independents will Crist manage to get to vote and if dems will crossover and screw Meek. I don’t see it happening. Crist may be getting a bump due to the oil spill but I, again, don’t see that being the primary issue come November.

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:09:05am

re: #7 lawhawk

It’s the evil of two lessers. And it’s the situation this nation has been facing for years now - not just at the national or even the state house level. People just don’t have good candidates from which to choose.

a member of the House has to be one of the best jobs ever…but I wonder how many members truly want to serve the public

HoosierHoops Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:12:34am

Why is there no one sitting in Helen Thomas center seat at the WH presser today? There is nobody worthy of the Center seat in DC?
Are they holding the seat in mourning or what?

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:13:12am

Crist wins with or without the Tea Party. What’s the point?

Mostly sane, most of the time. Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:13:26am

re: #11 HoosierHoops

Why is there no one sitting in Helen Thomas center seat at the WH presser today? There is nobody worthy of the Center seat in DC?
Are they holding the seat in mourning or what?

Maybe it has a curse put on it. Bad karma around the seat, y’know.

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:14:59am

Meanwhile, Stanley McChrystal is giving BHO major heartburn.

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:15:20am

No decent candidates for President?

the entire blurb…

Let’s face it. No one in their right mind wants to be President because the press will make your life a nightmare. The press makes it impossible for good candidates to run because of the horrible and unfair scrutiny it places upon a person and his entire family. Only people with the most bland personalities and lifestyles can possibly survive the relentless attacks from the press.

Once a President is in office, the modern press makes it impossible for him to do his job. Imagine if, during the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the press decided to print stories of JFK’s marital infidelities with Marilyn Monroe? Can you imagine how such a huge distraction might have caused that chapter in history to go terribly, terribly wrong?

How about Clinton? How could he perform his duties with the press micro-analyzing everything? Imagine the thousands of hours Clinton had to waste on this, rather than combatting terrorism.

What can we do to make the press more responsible?

[Link: www.xtra-marital-affairs.com…]

Killgore Trout Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:15:22am

It’s also interesting to see the RCP average on the sidebar for Obama…
President Obama Job Approval

RCP Average
Approve
48.3
Disapprove
46.7

It seems every day the wingnuts are crowing about Obama’s tanking poll numbers.

HoosierHoops Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:15:42am

re: #14 Nekama

Meanwhile, Stanley McChrystal is giving BHO major heartburn.

He’ll be fired..
He gone

Walter L. Newton Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:17:20am

re: #14 Nekama

Meanwhile, Stanley McChrystal is giving BHO major heartburn.

Honest question… who gave McChrystal that job?

Killgore Trout Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:17:23am

re: #16 Killgore Trout

President Obama Job Approval

It’s actually better than the average indicates because they’re still factoring in Rassmussen.

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:17:33am

re: #15 albusteve

Was it better when the press knew but didn’t tell us?

Somehow CNN hiding Saddam’s brutality just so they could have access doesn’t sit well with me.

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:17:50am

re: #18 Walter L. Newton

Honest question… who gave McChrystal that job?

Gates I believe

Walter L. Newton Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:18:25am

re: #21 albusteve

Gates I believe

And Gates was a Bush appointee.. right.

teleskiguy Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:19:05am

re: #3 Soap_Man

Anybody from Florida want to weigh in?

Read Carl Hiassen’s columns in the Miami Herald. Also his books Kick-Ass and my favorite title Paradise Screwed. Florida politics is filthy.

I think Charlie Crist uses too much bronzer.

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:19:33am

re: #22 Walter L. Newton

Obama kept him on. He knew what he was getting, or should have.

Firing or not, it’s gonna leave a big mark.

Walter L. Newton Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:19:59am

re: #24 Nekama

Obama kept him on. He knew what he was getting, or should have.

Firing or not, it’s gonna leave a big mark.

It’s Bush’s fault!

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:20:17am

re: #22 Walter L. Newton

And Gates was a Bush appointee.. right.

a leftover yes I think so…he’s supposedly bipartisan, knowledgeable, and well like by everyone

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:20:51am

re: #25 Walter L. Newton

Never forget the mantra!

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:21:22am

re: #24 Nekama

Obama kept him on. He knew what he was getting, or should have.

Firing or not, it’s gonna leave a big mark.

maybe BO should hitch it up and keep him

HoosierHoops Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:21:23am

re: #24 Nekama

Obama kept him on. He knew what he was getting, or should have.

Firing or not, it’s gonna leave a big mark.

Firing may bring out a tell all book..This article has shaken up DC and the Administration today.. Is there a link yet?

jamesfirecat Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:21:31am

re: #17 HoosierHoops

He’ll be fired..
He gone

The one problem with this plan is that I read on another site that if we fire him then it might screw up the time tables for our plans in Afghanistan do you guys have any idea how accurate that is o how much we should be worried about it?

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:22:14am

re: #29 HoosierHoops

Firing may bring out a tell all book..This article has shaken up DC and the Administration today.. Is there a link yet?

I posted it on the last thread

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:22:47am

“‘Are you asking about Vice President Biden?’ McChrystal says with a laugh. ‘Who’s that?’”

“‘Biden?’ suggests a top adviser. ‘Did you say: Bite Me?’”

Somebody’s gonna be peeling potatos.

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:24:06am

re: #32 Nekama

“‘Are you asking about Vice President Biden?’ McChrystal says with a laugh. ‘Who’s that?’”

“‘Biden?’ suggests a top adviser. ‘Did you say: Bite Me?’”

Somebody’s gonna be peeling potatos.

another criticism is his love for extremely conservative ROE…not sure what the boots think about that

Killgore Trout Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:25:11am

re: #32 Nekama

“‘Are you asking about Vice President Biden?’ McChrystal says with a laugh. ‘Who’s that?’”

“‘Biden?’ suggests a top adviser. ‘Did you say: Bite Me?’”

Somebody’s gonna be peeling potatos.

I haven’t read the article yet but what was he thinking talking to the press like that? He had to know that it was going to get out. Just plain stupid.

Firstinla Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:25:24am

re: #13 EmmmieG

“Bad karma” looks like it would be an anagram of “Barak Obama.”

lawhawk Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:25:56am

re: #32 Nekama

The article reeks of insubordination and disdain for the President and civilian advisers in the Administration. It’s the kind of thing that should be a firing offense - or aired after you resign. Not before.

But people should have seen the writing on the wall with McChrystal - that he didn’t run a tight ship and that he aired his personal opinions early and often even at inopportune moments. He also had an opportunity to refute the claims in the Rolling Stone article but didn’t have any objections.

I’d say he should be gone and it’s not like his body of work is all that stellar. The problem is who’d come in to replace him and can they get the job done and fulfill the President’s mission and goals.

Walter L. Newton Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:25:56am

re: #26 albusteve

a leftover yes I think so…he’s supposedly bipartisan, knowledgeable, and well like by everyone

So… it’s Bush’s fault! I knew it.

RogueOne Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:26:07am

re: #33 albusteve

another criticism is his love for extremely conservative ROE…not sure what the boots think about that

When you piss off the boss, the CiC, and the guys below you for completely different reasons…..your days are numbered.

prairiefire Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:26:40am

I think it is interesting that McChrystal did not vote for McCain/Palin.

Political Atheist Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:27:04am

re: #11 HoosierHoops

Haaretz? That would just be…. perfect.

Walter L. Newton Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:27:26am

re: #39 prairiefire

I think it is interesting that McChrystal did not vote for McCain/Palin.

I don’t… another lefty who can’t get jack accomplished.

_RememberTonyC Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:27:29am

I like moderate Republicans like Crist and moderate Democrats like Lieberman. Although Lieberman’s recent internet comments are quite troubling to me.

[Link: www.geekosystem.com…]

Political Atheist Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:28:21am

re: #34 Killgore Trout

I haven’t read the article yet but what was he thinking talking to the press like that? He had to know that it was going to get out. Just plain stupid.

Could it more MCArthur-esque than stupid?

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:28:49am

re: #33 albusteve

re: #36 lawhawk

The article reeks of insubordination and disdain for the President and civilian advisers in the Administration. It’s the kind of thing that should be a firing offense - or aired after you resign. Not before.

Watch for him to resign and make a Zell Miller “spitballs” type of speech.

RogueOne Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:30:09am

re: #43 Rightwingconspirator

Could it more MCArthur-esque than stupid?

No, he’s just stupid.

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:30:58am

re: #44 Nekama

re: #36 lawhawk

Watch for him to resign and make a Zell Miller “spitballs” type of speech.

demotions, fireings, bad behavior are all huge money makers

_RememberTonyC Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:32:18am

re: #46 albusteve

demotions, fireings, bad behavior are all huge money makers

he’ll get a gig with one of the news networks for good money, collect his pension, and do quite well for himself.

Four More Tears Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:32:59am

Reposted from downstairs.

Wow. I actually managed to pass out for a few hours after making lots of phone calls and come back to this. Thank you very much, each and every one of you. I really do appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Time for me to head out the hospital. After I get some friggin’ coffee.

Ciao.

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:33:40am

re: #48 JasonA

How are you doing, Amigo?

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:34:57am

politics and military matters do not mix well at all, yet they are nearly one in the same…it’s rare when everybody that counts is on the same page

Killgore Trout Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:35:27am

re: #43 Rightwingconspirator

Could it more MCArthur-esque than stupid?

It could be but probably not. I don’t think he’s widely regarded as a military genius.

Four More Tears Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:35:55am

re: #49 Nekama

How are you doing, Amigo?

My head feels a little… thick? Not quite sure to describe it. Other than that, I’m pretty good at keeping myself under control when these sorts of things happen. I’ll have time to let myself think about it later. Right now there’s shit I have to get done for her. Thanks for asking.

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:36:31am

re: #45 RogueOne

No, he’s just stupid.

he probably should have been fired, then called back…I read where he has been given the opportunity to resign, but don’t know if that’s true

albusteve Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:38:46am

re: #47 _RememberTonyC

he’ll get a gig with one of the news networks for good money, collect his pension, and do quite well for himself.

Letterman…his wry wit will get him that gig

jamesfirecat Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:39:30am

re: #42 _RememberTonyC

I like moderate Republicans like Crist and moderate Democrats like Lieberman. Although Lieberman’s recent internet comments are quite troubling to me.

[Link: www.geekosystem.com…]

Didn’t Charles debunk this one yesterday?

abolitionist Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:39:39am

re: #50 albusteve

politics and military matters do not mix well at all, yet they are nearly one in the same…it’s rare when everybody that counts is on the same page

Grant and Lee seemed to do it right, but like you said, rare.

Killgore Trout Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:40:16am

The McChrystal thing looks like suicide by press. I suspect he wanted out of his job and this interview was his way of getting fired.

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:41:27am

re: #57 Killgore Trout

Resigning would have been a more effective way of making a statement. I think that’s the next shoe to hit the deck.

lawhawk Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:42:13am

re: #43 Rightwingconspirator

Inflated sense of self? Quite likely, but his successes on the battlefield are limited. He talks the talk, but hasn’t walked the walk as it were.

HoosierHoops Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:42:59am

re: #57 Killgore Trout

The McChrystal thing looks like suicide by press. I suspect he wanted out of his job and this interview was his way of getting fired.

I think that also..But if he had balls at all being a United States Army General He should walk up and hand in his resignation like a man…He better not grovel..

Killgore Trout Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:43:10am

re: #58 Nekama

Resigning would have been a more effective way of making a statement. I think that’s the next shoe to hit the deck.

I don’t think military personnel in general are allowed to “resign”. I’m not sure if that applies to generals.

Political Atheist Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:46:22am

re: #51 Killgore Trout

It could be but probably not. I don’t think he’s widely regarded as a military genius.

I should be more clear- No he is not in that league~!
I meant the exit. A “Generals flounce” as it were.

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:47:14am

re: #61 Killgore Trout

Didn’t some Congresscreature recently intimate that a BP exec should commit Hari Kari?

McChrystal should stay away from pointy objects.

RogueOne Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:47:34am

re: #61 Killgore Trout

I don’t think military personnel in general are allowed to “resign”. I’m not sure if that applies to generals.

You can resign your commission and leave unless you’ve agree to a certain amount of years for some reason, like in return for specialized schooling.

HoosierHoops Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:49:30am

re: #64 RogueOne

You can resign your commission and leave unless you’ve agree to a certain amount of years for some reason, like in return for specialized schooling.

Hey you! Has the next storm hit you yet? It’s coming bro…The clouds are growing dark and the wind is blowing…
Be safe
/effen Indiana storms!

_RememberTonyC Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:49:44am

re: #55 jamesfirecat

Didn’t Charles debunk this one yesterday?

i wasn’t here yesterday …. but if Lieberman is not in favor of a kill switch for the ‘net, that makes me feel very good.

MandyManners Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:51:16am

re: #32 Nekama

“‘Are you asking about Vice President Biden?’ McChrystal says with a laugh. ‘Who’s that?’”

“‘Biden?’ suggests a top adviser. ‘Did you say: Bite Me?’”

Somebody’s gonna be peeling potatos.

The kicker is that he voted for BHO.

RogueOne Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:51:37am

re: #65 HoosierHoops

Hey you! Has the next storm hit you yet? It’s coming bro…The clouds are growing dark and the wind is blowing…
Be safe
/effen Indiana storms!

We took a hammering this morning. My folks yard flooded, even their pool flooded. I had to go get them a pump to try to put it out in the street.

Nekama Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:54:46am

re: #67 MandyManners

I can’t believe that. Maybe he figured he’d have some job security.

He’s lucky he hasn’t gotten fragged.

HoosierHoops Tue, Jun 22, 2010 10:57:04am

re: #68 RogueOne

We took a hammering this morning. My folks yard flooded, even their pool flooded. I had to go get them a pump to try to put it out in the street.

We took it hard here..I couldn’t believe the thunder and lightning all night..
Nobody can sleep through that.. Up all night…
I just checked the weather map..It’s bearing down on Hendricks Country…
It looks like an hour away…My yard is under about 2” and it’s going to get bad soon…
Please…No tornadoes today

RogueOne Tue, Jun 22, 2010 11:01:46am

re: #70 HoosierHoops

If we do get one it will hit Greenfield. It always does. STAY OUT OF GREENFIELD!//

HoosierHoops Tue, Jun 22, 2010 11:04:40am

re: #71 RogueOne

If we do get one it will hit Greenfield. It always does. STAY OUT OF GREENFIELD!//

It’s the calm before the storm

prairiefire Tue, Jun 22, 2010 11:14:30am

re: #71 RogueOne

re: #72 HoosierHoops

www.radar.weather.gov site is good for checking out the Doppler Radar situation for your area. I love Doppler Radar.

What, me worry? Tue, Jun 22, 2010 12:35:31pm

I have to say that I called the election for Rubio with Crist stealing away Meek’s votes. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong.

Of course, it ain’t over until it’s over, but this is really a good sign. I’m not thrilled with a Republican winning (or losing Meek as my Congressman since I’m crazy about him), but I’d much rather see Crist get the seat than Rubio.

And now… ALEX SINK FOR GOVERNOR!!

Gus Tue, Jun 22, 2010 2:12:28pm

Checkmate!

Martinsmithy Tue, Jun 22, 2010 2:43:20pm

I read a recent article in my local newspaper pointing out that Crist is acting like a gubernatorial leader in dealing with the oil spill, while Marco Rubio has decided that “drill, baby, drill” applies despite recent events.

Linden Arden Tue, Jun 22, 2010 6:41:31pm

re: #74 marjoriemoon

I have to say that I called the election for Rubio with Crist stealing away Meek’s votes. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong.

Of course, it ain’t over until it’s over, but this is really a good sign. I’m not thrilled with a Republican winning (or losing Meek as my Congressman since I’m crazy about him), but I’d much rather see Crist get the seat than Rubio.

And now… ALEX SINK FOR GOVERNOR!!

Bless you!

bombarafat Thu, Jun 24, 2010 1:21:45pm

“teabaggers”
That’s real classy

Gus Thu, Jun 24, 2010 1:23:03pm

re: #78 bombarafat

“teabaggers”
That’s real classy

Teabaggers
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Teabaggers

wrenchwench Thu, Jun 24, 2010 1:23:43pm

Hi Gus!

Gus Thu, Jun 24, 2010 1:24:17pm

re: #80 wrenchwench

Hi Gus!

Hi wrenchwench! I couldn’t resist!

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