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The Sugar Industry's Assault on the Environment and Florida's Politics

Alan Farago, AlterNet. October 18, 2010.

A recent move by Florida Governor Charlie Crist to take land out of sugar production to help save the Everglades is monumental on so many levels.

Florida's GOP Chairman Resigns, Claims Right-Wingers Tore the Party Apart to Get Him

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. January 5, 2010.

Chairman Jim Greer said he "cannot be a participant in the shredding and tearing of the fabric of the Republican Party."

Crist: There's Only One National Leader, 'His Name Is President Obama'

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. February 22, 2009.

"The people elected him. And I'm willing to give him a good shot and try to help make this work."

GOP Gov.'s Call for Early Voting Extension in Florida Works Best for Obama

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. October 29, 2008.

The Obama campaign is excited about Republican Gov. Charlie Crist's extension of early voting hour in Florida.

Change in Florida? Republican Governor Rejects McCain's Attacks on Obama

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. October 21, 2008.

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) apparently doesn't have much use for the McCain campaign's talking points.

McCain Hosts Potential Veeps at His Ranch

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review. May 22, 2008.

Bobby Jindal, Charlie Crist and Mitt Romney - the GOP Veep short-list - descended on Arizona for a pow-wow with McCain.

Will There Be a Florida Democratic Primary Do-Over?

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone. March 3, 2008.

This has been the weirdest presidential primary season in memory, so nothing is outside the realm of possibility at this point.

Florida Governor Gets Closer to Being John McCain's VP Pick

Trish, Pensito Review. February 25, 2008.

There are a bunch of reasons why John McCain might choose the Florida governor as his running mate, but the most compelling one is money.

Coal Industry Sponsored Last Night’s CNN/YouTube GOP Presidential Debate

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. November 28, 2007.

Amanda Terkel: Sponsorship of Wednesday's debate appears aimed at influencing Florida Gov. Crist (R), who is leading a "crusade against coal."