Florida governor says McCain supports climate change. Huh?
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Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a Republican and a key McCain ally, just held a conference call to talk about the Obama visit and offered a strange rationale for supporting McCain: "He's been such a strong proponent of climate change, and we all know how important the environment is to our fellow Floridians." That's so old school, advocating for climate change. Most folks these days advocate for finding a way to stop it. Oh, fine, the gov just misspoke. Here's the point he was making: "Floridians understand that climate change, the environment generally speaking, is very important to the Florida economy. It relates so directly to this huge industry we call tourism. And having a president who understands the importance of the environment... is just another asset." |
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Posted by Douglas @ 4:41 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
Crist is a good Gov and a wise man.
Yeah, it was misspoken. Most politicians are caught making such mistakes. Some more than others (Ahem Bush)! However, we all knew what he meant. Perhaps their is ambiguity involved? Maybe he meant to say that we need to change the current climate?
Whatever the case, another day on the pick a politician apart news.
Posted by Jordan @ 4:51 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
I think he said exactly what he meant to. If he were trying to stop climate change, he'd endorse Obama, the candidate who didn't give up on the environment in a desperate attempt to win over right-wing voters.
Posted by chris @ 5:18 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
Let's hope that he doesn't say that Obama is for world peace or feeding the hungry.
If he does, let him have it!!!
Huh?
Posted by chris @ 5:27 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
And next time a Republican reaches across the aisle to support the position of a Democrat,
CHOP HIS ARM OFF AT THE SHOULDER AGAIN!
That'll teach 'em!!!
Posted by Dave In Texas @ 6:03 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
Gov. Crist hasn't exactly hewed to McCain's campaign line lately.
When asked about the attacks from McCain's side charging Obama with advancing a 'socialist' agenda, the Gainsville (Fla.)Sun reported Crist saying, "I imagine different people have different definitions. I don't think it looks that way to me."
That was after Crist rejected the McCain rhetoric about ACORN.
Posted by CV @ 7:27 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
Is this the same Gov. Charlie Crist that would rather go to Disney World than attend a John McCain rally? LOL.
Posted by Chris @ 7:36 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
Charlie Crist is a good man, and a good Governor - if only Texas could be so lucky!
Maybe we should send Rick Perry to Disney World rather than have him meddling in state affairs with his crooked friends!
Posted by Grimon @ 8:06 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
Its become a bloody gimmick these days. All the Idiots in Washington finally realize that there is now a good number of people in the public who accept the reality of Climate Change.
And therefore its now become politically correct/favorable to talk about doing something for the environment. This is the guy who's for "Drill Baby Drill". And he voted against 32 out of the 34 plans for progressing Renewable Energy resources when he was in the senate.
And of course if Palin gets into office, all the presidential limos will be replaced with Hummers.
Posted by dkndal99 @ 9:22 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008
I think all of our young people need to be worried about what Obama will bring for them if elected. Our service man and women will start dropping and will not volunteer anymore because why support a country when Obama does not believe in America or our service people.
Once our volunteer service people start dropping out .....then guess what will come.....Yes young people....DRAFT.....be ready you are next
Posted by Linda @ 12:12 PM Wed, Oct 22, 2008
dkndal99, you're obviously not aware that John McCain votes against the wellbeing of our military men and women all the time. See "http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/articleid/9559"
He lied to get us there, voted to send 'em there, then screwed 'em with his votes. Heck, he's even turned his back on the MIA/POWs.
Military folks are supporting Barack way more than McCain.