Charlie Crist Takes Questions on Facebook, Sticks Mostly to Talking Points

Submitted by Anonymous on August 6, 2014 - 3:37pm

Former Gov. Charlie Crist held a Facebook question and answer session Wednesday afternoon, taking a variety of questions from users across the state as he gears up for the last 90 days before the Nov. 4 gubernatorial election.

Several questions Crist answered revolved around expanding Medicaid in Florida -- a promise Crist says could eventually lead to 120,000 jobs across the state.

"If we win, and I hope we do, one of the first things I'll do is call a special session to accept Medicaid expansion for so many Floridians in need," wrote Crist.

Crist harped on his other talking points, including his support of gay marriage and the restoration of education funding in the Sunshine State. The former governor also said he'd support allowing undocumented immigrants drivers' licenses.

"It is disingenuous to say that you support undocumented people being able to work yet not signing a bill to give them the ability to drive to work," said Crist of Scott's decision to veto a proposal to grant undocumented citizens drivers' licenses. "This must be fixed."

Yet, although Crist stole the stage and was generally welcomed in the comments, the Republican Party of Florida was not too far behind, criticizing Crist for a budget leaving Florida's schools $1.4 billion less in state funds. The RPOF later noted the state's education budget is at an all-time high under current Gov. Rick Scott.

The Q&A lasted for about an hour. Crist responded to over 30 Facebook users, with 775 comments and questions in total as at the time of this blog's release.

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