Charlie Crist releases TV spot and strikes a positive note

Governor Crist’s first television ad which begins to air in certain Florida media markets today is sunny side up look at Florida. I love that Governor Crist begins the ad with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the signature symbol of this state and takes a positive tone throughout the 30 second spot. Unlike his opponent who has resorted to demagoguery for many months now, Crist’s ad gives a positive vibe and leaves the viewer a feel good tenor. The tone Crist strikes here is similar to the successful narrative he developed in the 2006 Governor’s Race where his rhetoric was very different than that of the Democrats who were already emerging as the “party of no,” in this state. Crist is a positive person and despite the constant whining of Florida Democrats, his campaign can strike a different tone. He begins that process with this ad.  Full ad is below.

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  1. Joe Kreps's avatar

    That’s why he bailed on us in 2010. Total opportunist.

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    1. Susan McGrath's avatar
      Susan McGrath · ·

      Someday, you’ll wake up and realize he’s going to be the nominee.

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      1. Joe Kreps's avatar

        And some day you’ll wake up and realize you bought a pig in a poke. Scott’s people know where all the bodies are buried. Charlie is already under water to Scott in the 3 latest polls. Nan is the only person who can rally the Dems. and turn out the vote.

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      2. Broward Bob's avatar
        Broward Bob · ·

        joe’s getting ready to get his rick scott tank top out of the closet. cover your eyes.

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        Broward Bob · ·

        bodies? what state are you from? oh, not florida. neither is nan.

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    Dems in Action · ·

    Nothing but so much horse hockey. He sounds like he really thinks he can do something without the legislature. He’ll raise the minimum wage? Can’t happen without the legislature. There is nothing in this ad that he can do by himself. Let’s get real.

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  3. Joe Kreps's avatar

    More smoke and mirrors……….

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    Go Dems · ·

    I
    Like you compliment of Crist but as not squeezed points out you got in a really really nasty shot at the party. Uncalled for.

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    Democratic Guy · ·

    A

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  6. Democratic Guy's avatar

    A brilliant ad. I am pleased Gov. Crist has hired the best consultants the best minds to formulate messaging.

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    1. Joe Kreps's avatar

      The best corrupt money could buy.

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  7. DCW's avatar

    Yes, a fair amount of fluff, but clearly positive and draws a clear difference than the overwhelming negative “Let’s get to work” commercials of Rick Scott. A good start for Charlie Crist.

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    Tom Bryson · ·

    That ad could be directed at Nan Rich as much as Rick Scott. Does Charlie hear footsteps?

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    1. Broward Bob's avatar
      Broward Bob · ·

      if he does, they’re not from her. she won’t get 20%.

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    Broward Bob · ·

    wonderful ad, just like his great book which i am now 1/3 way through. go charlie!

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    Concerned Democrat · ·

    Joe and Bob,

    Don’t look now but I think I saw a Nan ad!

    Oh wait, I’m sorry…that’s a false alarm!

    I forgot…Nan has absolutely no money to run an ad…cause she’s tried for two years and she’s come up empty!

    Maybe she’s running a “stealth” campaign!…That even the Democrats don’t know anything about! And most Floridians too!

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    1. Broward Bob's avatar
      Broward Bob · ·

      haha! TRUTH!

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      1. Joe Kreps's avatar

        You remain cowards. If Nan is only going to get 20%, why is Charlie Chicken to debate? And why are you guys so afraid of me? Why aren’t talking about polls? Could it be because Scott is beating the Flopper in the 3 latest polls?

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      2. Broward Bob's avatar
        Broward Bob · ·

        no one is afraid of anklebiters. get over your delusions of tallness. best of luck to nan in her next endeavor.

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