Charlie Crist’s Whopping ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Misstep
Charlie Crist will be Charlie Crist.
By his own admission, Charlie is a nice and likable guy, so will Floridians give him a pass at the ballot box for uttering one of the most egregious lies in recent memory?
It appears that there are two versions of the Parental Rights in Education bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law earlier this year.
The bill Gov. DeSantis signed does not have any mention of LGBTQ or homosexuality or even the use of the word “gay” in the text.
But according to Crist, there is another “Don’t Say Gay” bill that only he read.
There is only one Parental Rights in Education bill, and it’s the one DeSantis signed into law. Crist's response to a question posed to him about the bill is just his interpretation of what he believes the bill says, not what the actual measure calls for.
It’s a fantasyland moment for Crist. READ MORE
Republican/ Conservative Hypocrisy at Work in Florida
Without mentioning any names, certain Republicans or Conservatives that dabble in calling out legacy news outlets (rightly so) for their blatant media bias against prominent Republican activists, elected officials, pundits, and political candidates, have ensnarled themselves in hypocrisy.
These individuals rail against the legacy media for not giving proper credit to certain media outlets that break and report news stories, but fail to give some of those same news outlets the proper attribution simply because they have aligned themselves with media outlets they prefer over others.
This is shameful.
There are a few of these preferred media outlets that have coopted news stories from other media sites they feel are their competitors without giving any attribution.
Also, these same “Five Finger Discount” up-and-coming outlets that swear to report the real news are fed scoops in order to make a headline. It’s obvious and pathetic.
Is this bias by the “Media Police” any different than what the legacy media does on a regular basis?
Nope.
The hypocrisy is rich here.
While all of the reporters over at POLITICO tend to do a good job reporting the news (there are a lot of hiccups though) their preference for other Florida-centric news sites, all having "left-leaning" bias, is obvious and standard practice.
You can spoon-feed them a whopping exclusive story or interview and they will not cover it.
And you wonder why DeSantis thinks the media sucks.
Marco Rubio-According to the left & their media enablers it’s dangerous to criticize a federal judge or question their decisions…… unless of course that judge was appointed by Trump or the decision isn’t the one the left & media wanted
Rep. Ted Deutch-As the US continues to confront Russia's illegal and unjust invasion of Ukraine AND consider a potential return to an Iran nuclear deal, we must examine how Russia and Iran cooperate to undermine the international rules-based order and advance their own malicious agendas.
US Rep Kathy Castor- Women and girls across America are inspired by the courage and determination of the @USWNT ’s fight for #equalpay! Thank you for standing up for what’s right and never giving up!
"Crist's 'Caught Lying' About Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich
"New Ad Flexes DeSantis' First-Term Accomplishments" by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Rep. Brian Mast Goes Scorched Earth on Biden Over 'Rainbow' Fentanyl" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Along the countless numbers of crimes that occur at the southern border (other than illegal immigration itself), law enforcement and border patrol agents have a new problem on their hands as there have been reports of mass quantities of the highly addictive, and incredibly lethal drug, fentanyl, being found The introduction of this drug into American society has caused politicians and pundits around the nation to sound the alarm as it has become one of the leading killers in the United States and has become the #1 killer of those aged 18-45.
"Crist Says He is "So Damn Proud" of Biden's Thursday Speech" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Few Democrats have outwardly spoken much about President Biden's (D) Philadelphia speech calling "MAGA Republicans" a threat to democracy last Thursday. At most, as The Floridian has covered, they have ignored the condemnations Biden leveled and focused on the positives, or using the same "MAGA Republican" phrase in their own tweets. In a Friday speech at a church, Democrat candidate for Florida Governor Charlie Crist praises Biden's speech, saying he is "so damn proud of him for it." DeSantis-affiliated Twitter account DeSantis War Room posted the clip Tuesday afternoon.
"Scott Calls for America to Renew 'Never Again' Promise" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich— In a recent Op-Ed with the Washington Times, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has a standard for the United States to renew and to continue to uphold: the idea of “never again.” America has dedicated itself to teaching young students about the horrors of the Second World War and all that it produced, especially the Holocaust.
"Figure-Skater Michelle Kwan Considers Future Congressional Run" by the Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg—Olympic figure skater, Michelle Kwan, appears to be seriously considering a run for Congress. Kwan, who is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history, has recently been appointed by President Biden to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Belize.
"Karla Hernandez-Mats Accuses Journalists of Being Republican Operatives" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Karla Hernandez-Mats, Charlie Crist's (D) pick for Lt. Governor in the 2022 midterms, continues to attract controversy less than a week after being selected. In a Sunday interview with the Miami-based Local 10 news program This Week in South Florida, Hernandez-Mats seemingly responds to the interviewers' questions in a condescending fashion and accuses them of working on behalf of the Republican Party.
"Val Demings Claims Inflation is Not One of Her Top Issues" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Among concerns heading into the midterm elections, the impending economic crisis seems to be the most important one. However, candidate for US Senate, US Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) has voiced that inflation is not one of her top issues
"DeSantis Takes Labor Day Victory lap, Touts Florida’s Post-Pandemic Economic Success" by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis kicked off this year’s Labor Day holiday by underscoring Florida’s post-pandemic economic progress.
"Crist's Running Mate Hernandez-Mats Deletes Sympathetic Fidel Castro Tweet" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Karla Hernandez-Mats’s controversial and sympathetic tweet for former Dictator Fidel Castro has been deleted.
"Rubio Says he's 'the Most Effective Senator in Washington'" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Over the weekend, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) took part in an interview with NBC 6 Impact with Jackie Nespral. During the interview, Nespral and Sen. Rubio discussed the upcoming midterm election. Commenting on a number of topics including President Joe Biden’s student loan bailout and Florida Rep. Val Demings (D), Rubio called himself "the most effective Senator in Washington."
"Team DeSantis Slams Biden’s Record in Office" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina— Team DeSantis continues to direct its fury on President Joe Biden (D) with remarks about his record in office. Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is facing Rep. Charlie Crist in the upcoming midterm election, has also maintained a rivalry with the President. In a message to supporters, the Governor’s team reiterated comments from DeSantis, slamming President Biden's record in office while also calling him “the American Nero.”
"Andrew Warren Amplifies Claims His Suspension Was Unconstitutional" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich
"FL National Guard Could Help at Short-Staffed Prisons" by News Service of Florida
"DeSantis Revolutionizes School Boards Across Florida" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—While Republicans are expected to make significant gains during the 2022 midterm election cycle over Democrats, the most significant elections in Florida are going almost unnoticed. Last month, Gov. DeSantis and Florida Republicans managed to revolutionize school boards across Florida, which will set a new standard in school policymaking.
"Artemis 1 moon mission twice postponed while VP Harris lauds it as a "test of pure innovation" by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—NASA’s latest space-exploration mission is postponed once again after VP Kamala Harris commended the Artemis 1 operation earlier this week. The $4.1 billion dollar operation is raising eyebrows as it nears a one-week delay from its original launch date.
"Nunez Calls Newsom's California "Dumpster Fire State" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich
"DeSantis Says Democrats 'Hate you' by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Although Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has led in all of the 2022 gubernatorial public opinion polls, a new survey indicates that Florida Rep. Charlie Crist's (D) campaign might be picking up steam.
"Eskamani Calls out DeSantis After Local GOP Official's Guilty Verdict" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Election Integrity in Florida is making headlines once again, but the accusation isn’t being directed at Democrats. Seminole County GOP Chairman Ben Paris has been found guilty of a misdemeanor charge.
"Donalds, Gaetz Sign Bill Questioning Meta CEO Zuckerberg over 2020 Election; Hunter Biden Story" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Republican House lawmakers, including those on the Oversight and Judiciary Committee, penned and signed a letter to CEO of Meta (Facebook and its other apps) Mark Zuckerberg, questioning his company’s role in the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story days before the 2020 Presidential election.
"Marco Rubio Calls Woke Culture the Epitome of 'Insanity'" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—FORT LAUDERDALE, FL— At a campaign speech featuring 100 pastors and faith leaders on Thursday, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) highlights the threat today's "insane" and "woke" culture poses against the American family.
"Rick Scott Introduces Bipartisan TICKER Act" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—In an effort to be more transparent with the American people and to secure confidence in their investments, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) have both reached across the aisle to introduce the Trading and Investing with Clear Knowledge and Expectations about Risk (TICKER) Act. The bill is designed so that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has to make recommendations about possible risky investments in Variable Interest Entities (VIE), especially if those entities are connected to China.
"Bipartisan Group of House Members Alarmed Over Biden's Pending Iran Nuke Deal" by The Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg—FORT LAUDERDALE, FL— At a campaign speech featuring 100 pastors and faith leaders on Thursday, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) highlights the threat today's "insane" and "woke" culture poses against the American family.
"Charlie Crist’s Attacks Against 'Fascist' DeSantis and Supporters Continues" by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Rep. Charlie Crist has again made intense personal attacks against Governor Ron DeSantis and his supporters, continuing an onslaught that began with his victory in the Democrat gubernatorial primary and has remained til today. Through a tweet on Wednesday night, Crist described Gov. DeSantis as only caring for Floridians who support his “hateful” and “far-right extremist” agenda.
"Joe Martinez's Arrest on Public Corruption Charges Called Questionable" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Rubio Says Biden, Democrats Have Reverted to 'Attacking Voters' by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Senator Marco Rubio appeared on the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” where the senior senator targeted the Biden administration and gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Charlie Crist, of “attacking voters” across the country.
"Crist Resigns from House; Focuses on Gubernatorial Campaign" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich— On Wednesday, August 31st, Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) announced his resignation from his seat in Florida’s 13th Congressional District, effective immediately. The “Staff for the Office of the 13th Congressional District of Florida” will continue to supply services for constituents up until January when the new candidate is sworn-in next year. This move will allow Crist to focus on the gubernatorial race against incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
"Kat Cammack Signs Letter Condemning Biden Admin for Afghanistan Withdrawal" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—As the United States reckons with the recent 1-year anniversary of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, many Republicans have called out President Joe Biden (D) for his lack of acknowledgement of the event in which 13 U.S. Service Members lost their lives. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) was not the first to condemn the President’s failure to take responsibility for the evacuation, but she and her colleagues in the House of Representatives will almost certainly not be the last.
"DeSantis Team Slams Biden & 'Henchman' Crist" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—After reports circulated regarding a local Florida Republican Party HQ being defaced, Republicans directed criticism at President Joe Biden (D). Recent comments by the President and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist (D) have been deemed controversial, accusing the GOP of being "semi-fascist." In a message to supporters, Team DeSantis slamming the president and "his henchman Charlie Crist."
"Rubio Touts Law Enforcement Support in new ad" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
"Letter Urges Vaccine Mandate end for Service Members" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
"Secret Overnight Flights From Mexico Land in Greensboro" by The Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg—Apparent secret flights have landed in Greensboro, N.C. in the weeks following the Biden Administration's announcement that illegal migrants will be housed at the former American Hebrew Academy.
"Janelle Perez receives endorsement from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava" by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Miami- Through a statement released on Wednesday, State Senate candidate Janelle Perez revealed Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s endorsement for her Senatorial Campaign.
"Progressive Karen Green Faces Combat Veteran Cory Mills in General Election" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"DeSantis Sues FDA Over Drug Importation Records" by News Service of Florida—TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has filed a lawsuit alleging that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not complied with a public-records request about the state’s proposed program to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
"First Responder Groups Endorse Ashley Moody by the Droves," by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Casey DeSantis Announces the 'Pathway to Purpose' Initiative," by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—First Lady of the state of Florida Casey DeSantis officially announced the amplification of her Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose, which is intended to target the elderly community with support and increased assistance for those in need.
The JUICE is squeezed by Javier Manjarres, Jim McCool, and Daniel Molina
