Charlie Chameleon

I wasn't planning on writing anything political today, then I saw Good Old Charlie Crist was auditioning for a role in the  "How to be a Political Chameleon" show scheduled to open in Washington DC sometime in January.  Judging from the previews the show should keep the entire Country entertained for the entire two years it's scheduled to run.

That's the question Floridians are going to need to to answer between now and November and it's not going to be easy. His bio and political track record are easy enough to check out. That should tell us what we need to about the man who wants to become the Junior United States Senator from Florida.  It doesn't.  Charlie Crist seems to change his mind faster than a ninety year old with altimers.

Take a look at this Video






From the video it seeems Charlie might have changed his opinion on abortion, again.   In 1998 Crist ran for Senate as a pro-choice candidate, and has stated multiple times that he opposes overturning Roe vs. Wade.  In Crist's 2010 campaign for Senate Crist campaigned as a pro-life candidate while he was running as a Republican.  Now his view is? 

His changing website makes it look like looks like the same question can be asked about his views on every issue that got him elected Florida's Governor.   He supported limited offshore oil drilling before he opposed it.  No more discussion of the Second Amendment.  He used to have opinions on taxes... if he still does, he doesn't want it made public at the moment

Yesterday our aspiring  Chameleon proved his ability to change, while trying to set a new one day record.  Watch this;


 

In a TV interview Good Old Charlie  completely forgot that he's been Opposed to Obamacare and supported Florida's Law suit to have it ruled Unconstitutional

In this story by William Marsch on Tampa Bay online, Crist says he'd have voted for health care, then retracts—'I misspoke'  puts it this way;


 Even Crist supporters would have to acknowledge he's shown flexibility in his views since he began becoming alienated from the Republican Party, but this reversal is in a different category.


It seems comparable to the time Crist told a television interview he never supported Obama's stimulus package. In fact, he had been well-documented as supporting it, which newspapers immediately pointed out. In subsequent interviews, Crist has readily acknowledged having supported the stimulus.


Shortly after Rubio put out a news release on Crist's statement, the Crist campaign issued a statement saying Crist misspoke. The statement:


"Apparently, based on an interview this afternoon, there may be some confusion regarding my position on health care. If I misspoke, I want to be abundantly clear: the health care bill was too big, too expensive, and expanded the role of government far too much. Had I been in the United States Senate at the time, I would have voted against the bill because of unacceptable provisions like the cuts to the Medicare Advantage program. But being an independent, I have the freedom to be an honest broker for the people of Florida without regard for political party, and the reality is this: despite its serious flaws, the health care bill does have some positive aspects.


I haven't head any comments from skilled Health Care Flip-Flop Expert, Congressional Representative Susan Kosmas yet.  Somehow I think she'll just watch this play out without expressing much of an opinion.

It didn't take long for Kendrick Meeks, the democrats "Official" US Senate Candidate to observe that; "Crist has political amnesia.

The Republican Candidate Marco Rubio was more direct.;  "This is getting ridiculous ... [Crist] doesn't actually care about health care, he only cares about getting himself elected."

It's possible it has something to do with this.

  

 

That fits well with this,.

 Top Obama backer hosts fundraiser for Crist's independent bid  By Shane D'Aprile - 08/24/10

 Florida Democrat Freddy Balsera, who led President Obama's outreach to Hispanic voters during the 2008 campaign, is aiding Gov. Charlie Crist's independent Senate bid.


Balsera hosted a fundraiser for Crist on Monday at a steakhouse in Coral Gables, Fla. His name appeared atop an invitation sent out by the Crist campaign. According to the invite, the minimum to attend was $500 per person.

Crist has been wooing Democratic donors to his independent campaign, even with the presence of Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) in the race
 
 
I believe Kendrick Meeks is the official Democratic Candidate but Charlie Crist is The real Democratic Candidate.  What do you think  ???