By Jodi Yonder
Apparently, absence from the campaign trail could prove fatal for a candidate. A recent poll shows Crist trouncing his Democratic opponent Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried by 25 points. He commands overwhelming support among Hispanics and voters under 30 but Black voters remain totally committed by a 34% margin.
He has also locked down endorsements from most groups, individuals, and organizations. Tallahassee City Commissioner Diane Williams Cox endorsed Crist early. She says he believes in earning your vote. “Charlie has gone where no gubernatorial candidate has gone before in the Black community. It’s a winning strategy. People must see you to tell you what’s on their mind. And right now, we need someone to believe in because DeSantis has targeted us.”
During a Juneteenth forum Crist described how candidates should not treat voters. “They show up late and go away when they win. Not Charlie Crist.”