Coming out right here, right now: We live in Florida

[Change Happens]

My wife and I are going to vote for Crist over Meeks, cannot and do not want to see Senator Rubio!

Have never ever voted for anything other than Democrats - But, I can't stand thinking about a Senate ruled by stupid Tea Party morons.

[Kdillard]

1. I don't blame you one bit. Crist can be worked with but Rubio is just a scary

nutjob. Meeks is a nice guy but the polls are not running in his favor at all.

[alcibiades_mystery]

2. Meeks has to step aside

This is pure madness.

Rubio is a fucking lunatic, and the majority of Floridians don't want him. Crist is within single digits of Rubio. Meeks needs to take this one for the team.

[monmouth]

3. Mailed my Absentee Tuesday, sorry Meek, Charlie will have to do...n/t

[Dr.Phool]

22. Likewise.

Stop Rubio at all costs!

[JustAnotherGen]

4. Do what you gotta do

But I will say this - much as I was pre-disposed to Dagget - I voted for Corzine and Chris Christie (NJ - GOV - R) still won.

I just hate NOT seeing a Democratic on any ballot. But I don't live there and if you feel Crist will give the Democratic residents of Florida all they want and lockstep with the progressive and liberals in your state - you gotta do what you gotta do.;-)

[dionysus]

5. i'll trust the voters from the state over the purity patrol any day.

[MinneapolisMatt]

6. I can't fault you for it.

Anything to stop Rubio. That's more important.

[Tony_FLADEM]

7. I'm voting for Crist as well

He changed the voting system so there is a paper trail when you cast your vote.


Also, the first thing he did as governor was change the rule that ex-felons have to appeal to the state in order to get their voting rights back. This helped the Democratic Party since most of these ex-felons are African-Americans and vote Democratic.


I don't know many Republicans who take actions that help the other party politically. That alone makes Crist better than all Republicans.

[Stuart G]

14. About this changing to a paper trail......Christ did that..proposed that

and fought for that...

That paper trail, and a big turn out in 2008, helped keep the state clean and fair..
Now..who did Florida vote for in 2008???? Let me see???
Gotta look back on my files..see you later.
.Christ had something to do with that

[Change Happens]

38. And he really moved to the left on so many issues lately...I was thrilled with his veto

of the education bill the rightwing wanted to pass...My eight daughter goes to a public scholl here.

[WI_DEM]

8. I cannot blame you either.

[Lochloosa]

9. Same here. I really like Meeks but he has no chance.

[Change Happens]

39. I like Meeks big time, but he never really gained any traction...

Crist is wihtin 6 points of Rubio, at least I know we can put him over the top with just few more votes (I hope).

[kjackson227]

10. If it's any consolation, I would do the very same thing.

[Enrique]

11. me too

I never thought I'd be in a position to vote this way, but a vote for Meeks is a vote for Rubio.

[The Backlash Cometh]

12. You're not going to win.

You'll just split up the Dem vote.

[WI_DEM]

15. In every poll the democrat is running a poor third.

He has to make a decision. Yes, the dem vote is being split--but Meek hasn't shown with less than a month to go before the election that he can even poll second place. It's based on these sorts of things that the people of FL need to make a decision and I can't blame them if they go for Crist who in a recent poll is only six-points behind Meek while Meek is polling in the teens.

[The Backlash Cometh]

18. Que sera, sera.

I just hope you all are putting together a file of Crist's inconvenient friends. When the time comes to retaliate, do me a favor and go after the low hanging fruit. That should make us all happy.

[flamingdem]

13. This election is the exception to the rule so your choice is understandable

Rubio is a nightmare.

[mkultra]

16. Im afraid its time for Meek to step aside. You cant let a repub win

[DCBob]

17. I have feeling there are many many FL Democrats making this same decision now..

Crist could actually win this thing. Latest polling only had him 6 points down.

[COLGATE4]

19. I live in the Tampa Bay area and, like you, I'm voting for Crist.

Rubio is far too dangerous to be allowed to be one of our Senators. Meek (unfortunate name) just doesn't have whatever it is that you have to have to be elected these days. The only realistic chance we have of throttling Rubio in the cradle is by having Charlie in the Senate instead. BTW, I'm not sure that Charlie wouldn't be a better 'Democrat' than some of our famous Blue Dogs!

[Cognitive_Resonance]

20. It's between Rubio and Crist at this point. That's the decision. nt

[AngryAmish]

21. I feel so sorry for you.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

23. Meeks is fast losing support because I think other Democrats are thinking like you.

If that's what it takes to make sure Rubio doesn't win, then that's what it takes.

I see Crist is only 9% behind. He was behind by double digits for many months. I think Dems are waking up to the fact that Meeks has no chance of winning.

Now, if only Floridians would smarten up and elect Alex Sink.

[Akoto]

24. I'm in Florida and am doing the same.

Meek just doesn't have the support. Crist has a much smaller gap to bridge, so if enough people shift to his camp, there's a chance we might keep Rubio out.

I'm not thrilled about Crist, but having lived here my entire life, I know he's not as much of a nut as many Repubs. Nowhere near what we'll get if Rubio wins the office.

[mcar]

25. It's why I'm not early voting

I'm waiting to see if there's any big change in the polls but if Rubio doesn't get caught with a live man or a dead woman (as the old saying goes) between now and Election day, I'll be holding my nose and voting Crist.

[DCBob]

26. Even it Rubio gets caught in some major scandal that doesnt help Meek..

Rubio voters are not going to vote for Meek.. they will just switch to Crist or not vote at all. Meek is toast no matter what happens..imo.

[flpoljunkie]

27. Watch the Senate debate tonight at 7PM on your local ABC stations here in Florida.

It will also be live online at http://www.wftv.com/elections

[jenmito]

34. Or here:

http://www.wpbf.com/index.html

[flpoljunkie]

28. Tweety just floated the rumor Crist will soon say he's 'pro-Dem'--meaning he'll caucus with the Dems

Whether it's true or not, haven't a clue.

[DCBob]

29. Very possible.. I have been expecting this from Crist especially now the way the polls look..

He will gain more Dems than he loses Repubs/Indies.

[flpoljunkie]

30. But can we trust Crist to keep his word if the R's should somehow take back the Senate or come close

Crist needs to be very firm in his commitment if he does this.

[DCBob]

31. Well thats the risk for sure..

But if Crist wins.. that means the Dems will be having a good night and most likely will retain control.

[Change Happens]

40. He has been acting as if he will caucus with us.

[Fla Dem]

32. OK, I feel a little better about what I HAVE to do.

In 40 years, I have maybe missed 3 primary votes. Otherwise, have voted in ever primary and general election. Have never, I repeat never voted for anyone other than a democrat even when it was unlikely they would win. But I have agonized over this senate race. I would like to vote for Meeks, but there is no way he will win. I cannot bear the thought of one of my Senators being Marco Rubio. So I have decided to vote for Charlie Crist. Seeing the support of fellow DU'ers for another anguished Fl voter, has made my decision a little easier.

[jenmito]

33. Are you gonna watch the debate tonight? n/t

[golfguru]

35. Crist is anti-choice?

He just said so in the debate.

[vaberella]

36. yup and wants to privatize Social security. These kinds of threads kill me. n/t

[Diamonique]

37. I ain't mad atcha!