All posts tagged "Governor Charlie Crist"

By Bill Cotterell

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a tea party favorite, embellished the facts surrounding his parent's emigration from Cuba, according to The Washington Post.

WASHINGTON — Up-and-coming Republican Senator Marco Rubio on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of running as a vice-presidential candidate in 2012, scotching widespread speculation he will appear on the ticket.

Governor Charlie Crist, who steps down from his post in January, must submit a request for clemency by December 9 -- the date of the last clemency hearing of the year -- to clear the lead singer of The Doors of indecent exposure and profanity charges.