Gov. Charlie Crist, who served the state of Florida as a Republican and later run for Senate as an independent, announced on Twitter that he’s joining the Democratic Party.
Crist posted to Twitter a photo of himself holding voter regisration paperwork and the message, “Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President @BarackObama!”
The Greek-American politician told The Tampa Bay Times newspaper, “I’ve had friends for years tell me, ‘You know Charlie, you’re a Democrat and you know it.’ ”
CNN reported that his “move could be seen as an early step toward a run for governor. Gov. Rick Scott’s first term ends in early 2015.”
His endorsement of Obama referenced the president’s health reform law and handling of the economy. It drew criticism from Republicans who branded him “the silly putty of Florida politics.”
Crist was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on July 24, 1956, to Charles Joseph Crist, Sr., an Greek-American physician of Cypriot descent, and Nancy (née Lee), of Scots-Irish American descent. His family name is adapted from the original Greek name “Christodoulou”. Crist moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, as a child.
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