Crist Wouldn’t Be First Party Switcher Elected in Florida

Morning Line: “If Charlie Crist wins the governorship — for the second time — this fall he would become the first governor in Florida history to ever win as a member of two different parties… Crist would also be only the second Florida governor in 117 years — and only the second since it achieved statehood — to serve two non-consecutive terms. Gov. William Bloxham served as governor from 1881 to 1885 and was later elected again 12 years later… Crist, though, would not be the first party-switcher in state history to serve as governor. Three Florida governors before him actually switched parties before holding office, but none to the Democratic Party.”

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