Florida's Crist making third run for Governor, second as a Democrat.
A recent statement from a Democratic candidate eyeing the Florida governor’s seat has opened the door for COVID-19 to remain a central issue in the race against sitting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“I would be open to doing what scientists advise – not political scientists,” Crist responded. “Yes. I just read an article this morning. I’m glad you brought it up. So I’m going to the airport right after this. I’m going to Orlando, and I’m going to wear a mask on the plane. You don’t have to anymore, but I’m going to because Florida is experiencing an uptick that began this week. And it’s not even the Omicron B2. It’s a new variant. “
This isn’t the first time Crist has signaled support for COVID mandates. In July 2021, he said he would support mask mandates and lockdowns, similar to strict measures in place at the start of the pandemic.
DeSantis, who never imposed a statewide mask mandate at any point in the pandemic and is running for a second term as governor in 2022, has adamantly opposed enforcing strict COVID restrictions.
“Florida has led the nation in standing up to misguided federal government policies and fighting back against heavy-handed mandates that have no scientific backing,” he said recently after the CDC’s federal transportation mask mandate was invalidated.
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Florida's Crist making third run for Governor, second as a Democrat.
A recent statement from a Democratic candidate eyeing the Florida governor’s seat has opened the door for COVID-19 to remain a central issue in the race against sitting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“I would be open to doing what scientists advise – not political scientists,” Crist responded. “Yes. I just read an article this morning. I’m glad you brought it up. So I’m going to the airport right after this. I’m going to Orlando, and I’m going to wear a mask on the plane. You don’t have to anymore, but I’m going to because Florida is experiencing an uptick that began this week. And it’s not even the Omicron B2. It’s a new variant. “
This isn’t the first time Crist has signaled support for COVID mandates. In July 2021, he said he would support mask mandates and lockdowns, similar to strict measures in place at the start of the pandemic.
DeSantis, who never imposed a statewide mask mandate at any point in the pandemic and is running for a second term as governor in 2022, has adamantly opposed enforcing strict COVID restrictions.
“Florida has led the nation in standing up to misguided federal government policies and fighting back against heavy-handed mandates that have no scientific backing,” he said recently after the CDC’s federal transportation mask mandate was invalidated.
"'DeSantis rival says he'd consider taking drastic action with masks in Florida' 'RIVAL' insinuates they are evenly matched .... Crist has absolutely NO CHANCE of defeating DeSantis"
"Crist has zero commitments. He has run on every party that can get him on a ballot. Charlie is all about Charlie."
"When the only thing you have to run on is covid, you offer nothing at all."
"'DeSantis rival says he'd consider taking drastic action with masks in Florida' 'RIVAL' insinuates they are evenly matched .... Crist has absolutely NO CHANCE of defeating DeSantis"
"Crist has zero commitments. He has run on every party that can get him on a ballot. Charlie is all about Charlie."
"When the only thing you have to run on is covid, you offer nothing at all."
This to me is typical of what is wrong with the Democratic party. This sort of thing heading into the election is why they cannot sway over more borderline voters. They need to come up with some real improvements on issues -- not trot out failed ones, again!
This to me is typical of what is wrong with the Democratic party. This sort of thing heading into the election is why they cannot sway over more borderline voters. They need to come up with some real improvements on issues -- not trot out failed ones, again!
So, Germany who had one the strictest mask mandates drops theirs when cases surge to all time highs and this guy runs on the mask mandate platform. WTF!!??
Making it too easy for DeSantis.
So, Germany who had one the strictest mask mandates drops theirs when cases surge to all time highs and this guy runs on the mask mandate platform. WTF!!??
First person I think of "who doesn't show up for work";
Hawaii congressman Kai Kahele
When he ran for congress; "what Hawaii needs is a full-time representative in Congress who will show up and whose sole focus is fighting on behalf of the people of the 2nd Congressional District.”
First person I think of "who doesn't show up for work";
Hawaii congressman Kai Kahele
When he ran for congress; "what Hawaii needs is a full-time representative in Congress who will show up and whose sole focus is fighting on behalf of the people of the 2nd Congressional District.”
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