Cut and Run Crist

The Florida Democratic Party released the internet ad "Cut and Run Crist." The ad targets Crist taking 62 days off from his work schedule. He is not running for a second term as Governor. Crist has been accused of leaving Florida is in a financial crisis. Florida's deficit for 2010 is projected to be in the $5 to $6 billion range. Crist is faced with the options of cutting programs, tax increases or both. All the choices are bound to anger parts of the population.

First and foremost, Crist is a politician. Crist has one eye on opinion polls and another on the political winds. The forecast in Florida is stormy. Crist knows when it is time to sail calmer waters.