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Names in the News: Charlie Crist vs. Marco Rubio
Publication Date: May 2009
Publisher(s): National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.)
Author(s): Tyler Evilsizer
Funder(s): Energy Foundation; Pew Charitable Trusts; Rockefeller Brothers Fund; Open Society Institute; Ford Foundation
Funder(s): Energy Foundation; Pew Charitable Trusts; Rockefeller Brothers Fund; Open Society Institute; Ford Foundation
Topic: Politics (Campaigns, lobbying, and pressure groups)
Keywords: senate; campaign donations; crist; rubio
Type: Report
Coverage: Florida
Abstract:
On May 12, 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Mel Martinez. Crist joins several other Republicans seeking this seat; most notable is former Florida Speaker of the House, Marco Rubio.