Finally, A Special Session

This is a sign that the Grover Norquist revolution was over. Charlie Crist is touring the state trying to convince people to lower their own taxes. A recent Quinnipiac University poll found only 47 percent support the property tax proposal. 60 percent of the popular vote is needed to pass. I wasn't expecting 60 percent support. The fact that the numbers dipped below 50 percent is surprising.

Crist touted lower property taxes to a Jacksonville audience.

"Who doesn't want their property taxes lower? People have the opportunity and the power to do it, and I would encourage them to do it," says Crist.

Apparently, Crist hasn't talked to enough Floridians. If Crist did he would learn they are skeptical of seeing real property tax relief.

They is another troubling statement Crist made about the budget shortfall.

"We're doing what Florida families do, tightening our belt, being responsible."

That statement is false on many levels. The simplest explanation is that Republicans are avoiding the problem. Marco Rubio and Ken Pruitt called off the special session to deal with the budget crisis. Amy Baker told the legislature they are facing a $2.5 billion deficit. Crist, Pruitt and Rubio made no effort to recall the special session. That is irresponsible. Due to pressure from Baker's findings, the legislature finally called a special session today for October 3.

The PIP insurance law will sunset before the legislature goes into session. There has been no official announcement on if the legislature will deal with KidCare. Over 700,000 children are on a waiting list to receive medical attention.

The difference between Crist and Jeb Bush is the former smiles at you before he throws you off a cliff.