In the first month and a half of 2008, Governor Crist took off more week days than he workedshowing up less than 50% of the time.
[Governor’s Public Schedule, Jan. 1-Feb. 13, 2008]

When Charlie Crist ran for Governor in 2006, he spent millions on infamous "Empty Chair" television ads to attack Democratic candidate Jim Davis. These ubiquitous ads, which featured an empty chair rolling along the streets of Washington, DC, were largely credited as Crist’s most memorable attack on Davis.

The Republican Party of Florida even brought back the “empty chair” concept to attack Democrats in late 2007.

Unfortunately for the people of Florida, the real empty chair – Charlie Crist – won.

These days, Floridians are more likely to see their Governor’s perpetually sunny face in the background of a McCain campaign press conference than working to deal with the state’s economic crisis.

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In The News

Budget met with grins, grimaces
[St. Pete Times, 5/4/08]

Crist’s long weekend of partying
[Herald-Tribune Politcal Insider Blog, 4/28/08]

Crist's popularity down, but still enjoys high favorables
[Associated Press, 4/10/08]

Crist’s popularity declines
[Sun-Sentinel Broward Politics Blog, 4/10/08]

Sorry, Charlie. It's not so sunny.
[St. Pete Times, 4/6/08]

Crist visits accident site, Jennifer Aniston
[Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 3/28/08]

The governor’s cheap talk devalues the state’s commitment to open government
[TCPalm.com, 3/19/08]

Florida Dems cool to McCain, even if he picks Crist
[Miami Herald, 3/19/08]

Crist adds aide's wife to payroll despite slim resume
[Associated Press, 3/19/08]

Crist unlikely to draw Democrats to McCain ticket, poll finds
[St. Pete Times, 3/19/08]

Crist names aide's wife to state post
[Miami Herald, 3/18/08]

LeMieux now making case for why Crist should be VP
[Miami Herald Naked Politics Blog, 3/14/08]

Empty chair attack is having an effect
[St. Pete Times, 3/9/08]

Spotlight gets hot for Crist
[St. Pete Times, 3/8/08]

Whither Crist? Spending time with friends, TV media
[Bradenton Herald Editorial, 3/8/08]

The seat of government
[Palm Beach Post Editorial, 3/8/08]

Crist feeling the "empty chair" heat?
[St. Pete Times Buzz Blog, 3/6/08]

Ahem, shouldn't you be in Tallahassee, governor?
[Miami Herald Naked Politics Blog, 3/6/08]

All things to all people? Crist keeps on spinning
[Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, 3/4/08]

Hard sell awaits Crist in Capitol
[St. Pete Times, 3/4/08]

Dems say Crist's chair is empty half the time
[Miami Herald Naked Politics Blog, 3/3/08]

Dems Turn Crist’s “Empty Chair” Attack Back On Him
[March On Politics Blog, 3/3/08]

Where in the world is Charlie Crist?
[St. Pete Times Buzz Blog, 3/3/08]

Where's Charlie? Dems Want To Know
[Orlando Sentinel Political Pulse Blog, 3/3/08]

Year 2 for Crist looking tougher
[Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 3/3/08]

Don't forget your day job, governor
[St. Pete Times, 3/2/08]

Crist trying to satisfy two masters
[Miami Herald, 3/1/08]

Vying for Crist's attention
[St. Pete Times, 3/1/08]

Crist's United Way faux pas
[Miami Herald Naked Politics Blog, 2/28/08]

Crist forced to skip weekend with McCain
[St. Pete Times Buzz Blog, 2/28/08]

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