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So Brave: "Republican" Charlie Crist to Speak at Democrat National Convention

vonryansexpress Wrote: Aug 27, 2012 12:06 PM
Because that worked so well for Arlen Specter ...
Ann272 Wrote: Aug 27, 2012 12:35 PM
Don't forget Jeffords, whose change of allegiance gave the Democrats the majority.

Dan wrote yesterday that former Florida Governor Charlie Crist penned an endorsement of President Obama in the Tampa Bay Times. Now, it seems his crossover has been rewarded: he's slated to speak at the DNC in Charlotte next week.

An official with President Barack Obama's campaign said Sunday that Crist will speak at next week's convention in Charlotte, N.C., but the day hasn't been worked out.

The official wasn't authorized to speak and requested anonymity.

Crist announced Sunday that he is endorsing Obama. Republicans called the decision political opportunism and pointed out Crist has...

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