FL-Sen: Nowhere to Run for Charlie Crist?

Public Policy Polling (3/5-8, registered voters, no trend lines):

Kendrick Meek (D): 33

Charlie Crist (R): 46

Undecided: 22

Kendrick Meek (D): 39

Marco Rubio (R): 44

Undecided: 18

Kendrick Meek (D): 25

Marco Rubio (R): 34

Charlie Crist (I): 27

Undecided: 14

Charlie Crist (D): 34

Marco Rubio (R): 43

Undecided: 22

(MoE: ±3.4%)

It’s clear that the situation is pretty dire for Charlie Crist. Already facing a primary challenge that has proven so overwhelming that Crist has resorted in recent days to ridiculous allegations of back waxing against his opponent, it’s looking like the path to victory for Crist in a general election as an indie or a Democrat don’t look particularly promising, either.

While he once seemed invincible, Crist has plummeted back down to earth much like his fellow governors around the nation. His approval rating is at a quite bad 35-51, and almost half the electorate — 47%! — say they want him “out of elected office” next year. Ouch.

We’ve seen similar permutations of this race polled before. Back in November, Research 2000 had Crist doing quite a bit better as an independent or as a Democrat, but that same poll also gave him a 59-32 favorable rating. Even if PPP is not quite on the mark with this poll, I’d bet serious money that Crist’s favorables have taken a big hit since November.

26 thoughts on “FL-Sen: Nowhere to Run for Charlie Crist?”

  2. I guess I let rss alter my thinking.  I think I’m gunna donate $10 to Meel today.

    I’m so glad rubio will win the primary.  We would be toast if Charlie crist won it.  Nice job red state!

  5. He muscled out a bunch of bigger names from the primary by his early entry and strong fundraising, and then he’s continued to rake in the big bucks while the Republicans self-immolate.  He’s now going to be facing the weakest possible Republican opponent, after a bloody primary, in a climate that may be a lot better for Dems than Rubio thought when he got in.  Even if Meek loses the race, he’ll perform very respectably and set himself up for another run at statewide office later.

    All this from a guy whom everyone thought was a lightweight.  I guess Meek has outguessed us all.

  8. Crazy how far Crist has fallen.  I think his best bet is to take a cycle or two off and come back as an Independent (Hopefully not against Bill Nelson).  I would be willing to accept him as a Democrat this cycle.

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