On Conservatism:

Nov. 2009:

“It’s Hard to be More Conservative Than I am on Issues.” On Nov. 24, 2009, the St. Petersburg Times reported that in a sit down with its editorial board, Crist stated, “It’s hard to be more conservative than I am on issues — there’s different ways stylistically to communicate that — I’m pro-life, I’m pro-gun, I’m pro- family and I’m anti-tax.  I don’t know what else you’re supposed to be, except maybe angry too.”  (St. Petersburg Times, 11/24/2009)

August 2009:

Crist: “As a Lifelong Republican, I Believe That Government’s Role Must Be Limited.”  In an Aug. 20, 2009 email lambasting President Obama and Speaker Pelosi, Crist wrote, “As a lifelong Republican, I believe that government’s role must be limited, so as Governor, I fight for the principles which our Party has long stood upon – less government, less taxes and more freedom.”  (St. Petersburg Times 8/20/2009)

On Offshore Drilling Flip Flop:

June 2008: Crist, Seeking GOP VP Slot Supports Off Shore Drilling With McCain.  On June 18, 2008, the Tampa Tribune reported, “Crist has abandoned his staunch opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling, saying Tuesday that he supports Sen. John McCain’s plan to lift the federal moratorium and will weigh the possibility of drilling off Florida’s coastline.” (Tampa Tribune, 6/18/2008)

On Teacher Tenure (Crist vetoed a controversial Teacher Tenure bill in 2010)

Crist Voted for Teacher Tenure Bill to Shorten Time School Districts Needed to Fire Tenured Teachers. in 1997. Crist voted in favor of the amended version of a bill that made it easier to fire tenured teachers. The Palm Beach Post wrote of the controversial bill, “It would shorten from two or more years to 120 days the time needed for a school district to get rid of an incompetent teacher.”   (SB 340 Jorunal of the Florida Senate 5/2/1997, Page 1821, 3/6/1997, Page 124; Palm Beach Post, 3/6/1997)