Crist lies to Florida and the nation, promises to run as a Republican and support winner of Republican primary When asked whether he would rule out running as an Independent, Crist replied, “I am running as a Republican,” adding that he would support whomever wins the Republican primary. (Fox News, 3.28.10, Mar/28/2010) Click Here to Read More

Crist again confirms he will run as a Republican, continues collecting from Republican donors “To put these rumors to rest once and for all, as we have said countless times before, Governor Crist is running for the United States Senate as a Republican. He will not run as an Independent or as a No Party Affiliation,” said Eric Eikenberg, Crist’s campaign manager… “This should completely and utterly put to rest any of the unfounded rumors… that Governor Crist would run as anything other than the Republican that he is.” (Sarasota Herald Tribune, 4/8/2010, Apr/8/2010)

Crist promises to give Republican donors pro-rated refunds The Charlie Crist campaign is already hearing from donors asking for their money back, and the campaign is giving donors pro-rated refunds. (St. Petersburg Times, 4/29.10, Apr/29/2010)

Crist again promises donors he will give pro-rated refunds Crist has told some donors that he would give them pro-rated refunds since he has spent some of his donations. (Miami Herald 4/30/10, Apr/30/2010)

Crist tells MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough he will “probably” refund donations Scarborough: "If they ask for money back will you give it back to them or will you keep it for the campaign?" Crist: "Ah, probably give it back to them. It's not that big a deal. (USA Today, 4/30/10) (USA Today, 4/30/10, Apr/30/2010) Click Here to Read More

Crist changes personal voter registration, announces plans to keep Republican contributions Donors to his U.S. Senate campaign were told before the switch that they would get their money back or pro-rated refunds. No more. A couple hours before Crist officially becomes an NPA voter, campaign spokeswoman Michelle Todd said there will be no refunds. (St. Petersburg Times, 5/12/10, May/12/2010)

Gov. Charlie Crist personally renounced the Republican Party Wednesday, making over his voter registration to "no party affiliation" to match his remodeled U.S. Senate bid and spurning any requests from donors who want their money back. (St. Petersburg Times, 5/13/10, May/13/2010)

“"I want it. I need it. I want to win." Crist was blunt about not honoring requests for refunds…"I want it. I need it. I want to win." (St. Petersburg Times, 5/14/10, May/14/2010)

Charlie Crist: “I’m going to keep it!” "What about the guys who gave you money when you were a Republican?!" "I'm going to keep it!" Crist cheerfully responded. Click Here to Read More