Former Fla. GOP chairman, Rubio ally supports Crist for U.S. Senate
by Michael C. Bender | August 5th, 2009Al Cardenas, who was a mentor for former House Speaker Marco Rubio, is backing Rubio’s Republican primary opponent, Gov. Charlie Crist, in the race for U.S. Senate.
From Cardenas:
““I witnessed Charlie’s energy, focus, and leadership as he went on to become our Commissioner of Education and Attorney General. Governor Crist re-energized the state’s top lawyer office and took that momentum to the Governor’s Mansion. He remains one of the most popular governors in our state’s history.”
“I have a long history with Speaker Marco Rubio; personally, professionally, and politically- along with a great respect for his passion and his ability to articulate the conservative principles that we share. I believe Marco has waged a spirited campaign and whichever path Marco chooses he has earned and deserves our respect.”
Cardenas served two terms as Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida under then-Gov. Jeb Bush.
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August 5th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Crist is a liberal whose head is in Obama’s behind. He is another Arlan Spectar. No thanks Charlie.
August 6th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Al just wants a job! He thinks that Crist is gonna win. But remember this is a reepublican primary and republicans have not forgotten Crist who supported obama and his failed stimulus package! And we are gonna remember Crist and his phony endorsements all the way to the ballot box! GO MARCO RUBIO! http://WWW.MARCORUBIO.COM