The Sandspur

Issue date: 11/6/09 Section: Opinions

Media Credit: MCT Campus ALL APPLAUSE: Gov. Crist has served in public office since 1992.

As people hear about the political debate concerning the Florida Senate Race, questions arise as to who will win the Republican Primary. Florida Governor Charlie Crist declared earlier this year that he would be seeking the Senate seat, vacated by Mel Martinez. Marco Rubio, former Speaker of the Florida House, is also seeking this position. While both individuals have talents, Charlie Crist is the best candidate for the US Senate.

Charlie Crist has done a phenomenal job as governor of Florida and has had an incredible approval rating since he was elected. Crist has balanced the budget, cut property taxes, and greatly improved our education system. While many states experienced terrible financial troubles that resulted in higher taxes, Crist instead cut spending and made fiscally conservative choices. We need a person who can balance a budget and cut taxes in Washington. Charlie Crist is that person. Governor Crist has served in public office since 1992 and therefore has far more experience than Marco Rubio, who was elected in 2000. We need an experienced leader in the United States Senate. Charlie Crist is that leader.

Crist is the best candidate for the US Senate, and will undoubtedly help the country in bipartisan ways. Crist is ready to tackle the important issues facing the country today such as health care, climate change, and government spending. It is essential that we elect an individual who will not focus solely on partisan bickering, and Republican Charlie Crist has worked with Democrats before. The nation is facing dire problems and needs a person who has solved major issues by working with both sides of the aisle.

Next year, the Republican Party will decide who it wants to be its candidate for the United States Senate. The Republicans need to choose Charlie Crist, for the good of Florida and of the United States.

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