As I mentioned previously, I have not read any Tea Party connections with any of the FL candidates.

I do like the job that Crist has done as governor, which makes me lean towards him. Also, ANYONE with an 'I' next to their name is a kindred spirit, so THAT is a plus in his favor as well..

But, as you may have noticed, I have taken a cynical turn since the last election, so I can't help but think that Crist just went 'I' for political survival, rather than any real zest for being an Independent.

My gut has me leaning towards Crist too, because Rubio comes across as just too "slick"...

"Listen, I'm a politician which means I'm a cheat and a liar, and when I'm not kissing babies I'm stealing their lollipops."
-Jeffery Pelt, HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

So, to answer your question, while I think they are both slimy politicians, my gut tells me that Crist is less of one...

Meek, on the other hand is a cop, so he is more of a kindred spirit than the other two...

I could easily see myself voting for him...

So, for me particularly, it is definitely a 3-way race, with Meek actually out in front...

Michale.....

OK, since you live there and since your opinion seems to be at odds with others I've heard, let me ask you...

Do you think Marco Rubio's Tea Party support is:

(a) a total creation of the media, and he's just a run-of-the-mill conservative Republican,

(b) way overrated,

(c) just Rubio sucking up to a certain demographic, because he's not a "real" Tea Partier, but rather a sort of carpetbagger to the cause,

(d) the reason why he killed Crist in the polling?

I'm truly interested, because I've heard flavors of all of these from other Floridians, and can't really decide what to believe about him. So how does Rubio look, from your front porch?

I've actually been interested in Rubio for a long time here, do a search to see my initial article about him and what he means in the FL race (OK, I am too lazy to paste in the link, I fully admit).

Oh, and just out of curiousity, who do you support in the race? And who do you think is going to win the general election? I can't even guess, at this point.

nypoet22 -

I was very surprised at his veto, but after it happened, was not in the least surprised over his announcement to run as an Indy. He does indeed seem to be that rare politician who puts the interests of his constituents in front of his own political ambitions. That veto was a brave thing to do, I have to admit.

-CW

"Now, that's what I'm talking about!!
-Will Smith, MEN IN BLACK

:D

Michale.....

But, as I mentioned in a previous comment, I haven't seen any Tea Party influence in the race.

At least none that has been written locally...

Do you have any references for me??

Michale....