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Latest Fact-Checks On Charlie Crist

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Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on September 19, 2016 a debate
"In the mid 1990s, in our state, (Florida was) No. 1 in violent crime in America. ... The only concern I had was for the citizens of Florida, who were subjected to a violent crime every three minutes and 45 seconds."
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By Allison Graves • September 20, 2016
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 15, 2014 a gubernatorial debate in Davie
Says Jeb Bush -- not Charlie Crist -- signed legislation that let Duke Energy collect money for nuclear projects.
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By Joshua Gillin • October 16, 2014
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 14, 2014 a campaign ad
Says Rick Scott changed his promise from 700,000 jobs created "on top of what normal growth would be" to just 700,000 jobs.
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By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 14, 2014
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on November 4, 2013 a rally announcing his candidacy for governor
Says Rick Scott "didn’t even come to his own education summit. But he did take time to go to the tea party convention the same week."
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By Katie Sanders • November 4, 2013
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 24, 2010 a U.S. Senate debate on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
"I am very proud, as governor of Florida, that we signed the first divestment act, as it relates to Iran, divesting any investments in companies that would invest in Iran."
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By Becky Bowers • October 24, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 24, 2010 a U.S. Senate debate on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Says Marco Rubio said that "people who essentially don't agree with him, ought to leave the country, like Keith Olbermann."
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By Becky Bowers • October 24, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on July 14, 2010 Crist campaign website, accessed July 5, 2010
"Gov. Crist has never wavered in his support of the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms."
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July 14, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on July 1, 2010 a speech at the Florida Association of Counties conference
"I have spent virtually every weekend since Memorial Day in the Panhandle."
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July 2, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on March 28, 2010 a U.S. Senate primary debate on FOX News Sunday
"Actually, Reagan was a Democrat before he was a Republican."
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By Carol Rosenberg • March 30, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on March 24, 2010 a TV advertisement
Marco Rubio's "income skyrocketed while his power increased."
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By Aaron Sharockman • March 26, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on March 2, 2010 his State of the State address.
"Due to ... tax cuts and lower (property) values, 2009 property taxes were almost $3 billion below 2007 property taxes."
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By Aaron Sharockman • March 3, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on March 2, 2010 the State of the State address
"We are now seeing a decrease in violent crime."
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By Amy Sherman • March 3, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on February 1, 2010 a news release
"Speaker Rubio supported gun restrictions that included background checks and waiting periods."
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By Lee Logan • February 26, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on January 5, 2010 a written statement
"President Obama has broken his pledge to the American people to be transparent throughout (health care reform negotiations)."
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By Aaron Sharockman • January 5, 2010
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on December 18, 2009 an e-mail to supporters from campaign manager Eric Eikenberg
Charlie Crist broke the quarter "record for fundraising in a U.S. Senate race in Florida."
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By Aaron Sharockman • December 21, 2009