From just a few minutes ago:
Charlie Crist signs papers to become a Democrat - Florida - MiamiHerald.com
Florida's former Republican governor, who very visibly became an independent during his run for the Senate in 2010, tonight announced at a White House Christmas reception that he is changing his party affiliation formally to Democrat.
This must be one of the highest profile, and oddest, party flips in decades. Is it a sincere reflection of his politics; have the parties moved so far while Crist has stood in place? Or could it be a naked ploy to seek the Democratic nomination to unseat unpopular governor Rick Scott in 2014? Many say Crist is the consummate opportunist.
Whatever the reason for the switch, it will be big news here in Florida.
Charlie Crist signs papers to become a Democrat - Florida - MiamiHerald.com
Florida's former Republican governor, who very visibly became an independent during his run for the Senate in 2010, tonight announced at a White House Christmas reception that he is changing his party affiliation formally to Democrat.
This must be one of the highest profile, and oddest, party flips in decades. Is it a sincere reflection of his politics; have the parties moved so far while Crist has stood in place? Or could it be a naked ploy to seek the Democratic nomination to unseat unpopular governor Rick Scott in 2014? Many say Crist is the consummate opportunist.
Whatever the reason for the switch, it will be big news here in Florida.