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Title: Crist wins Fla. Democratic gubernatorial primary, now faces GOP incumbent Scott Post by: apples on August 27, 2014, 10:39:38 AM http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/08/27/crist-wins-democratic-governor-primary-in-florida-now-faces-gop-incumbent-scott/?intcmp=latestnews
Quote Charlie Crist won Florida?s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday, setting up a highly anticipated November contest with incumbent GOP Gov. Rick Scott. Crist, the former Republican governor of Florida, entered the race as the heavy favorite against challenger Nan Rich. Crist defeated the former state Senate Democratic leader with 74 percent of the vote with 97 percent of precincts reporting. The Associated Press called the race for Crist. Crist told a cheering crowd of supporters Tuesday night that it was a night to celebrate, but "we need to get to work really fast" to take on Scott. "This race is about a lot of things my friends," he said. "Most importantly it is about making sure Floridians get their Florida back." With superior name recognition and a multi-million-dollar war chest, Crist barely acknowledged the 72-year-old Rich, declining to debate her and instead focusing on his expected match with Scott. |