Coverage dated August 22, 2022 to August 23, 2022

Charlie Crist chances of beating Ron DeSantis, according to polls

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

On Tuesday, Crist defeated Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in the Democratic primary to challenge DeSantis in November.

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Developments in this update

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  1. ‘He’s a wannabe dictator’: Democrat aims to win Florida primary by condemning DeSantis

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Newest

    Charlie Crist chances of beating Ron DeSantis, according to polls

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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53 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    ‘He’s a wannabe dictator’: Democrat aims to win Florida primary by condemning DeSantis (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Charlie Crist, a former Republican, is campaigning for governor by warning about the dangers of Ron DeSantis and the far right

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Charlie Crist or Nikki Fried? Florida Democrats to decide who would be best to face Gov. DeSantis (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

    Published

    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Floridians and Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon learn the identity of his general election opponent. Who will Democratic voters choose?

  3. Delaware Public Media

    2 Democrats compete for the chance to unseat Florida Gov. DeSantis in November (opens Delaware Public Media)

    Published

    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Tuesday is the primary for governor to see which Democrat, Charlie Crist or Nikki Fried, will face Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall. Christ was elected governor in 2006 as a Republican.

  4. FOX 35 Orlando

    Nikki Fried vs. Charlie Crist: Florida Democrats to decide who will take on Gov. DeSantis in November (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

    Published

    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to learn the identity of his general election opponent on Tuesday as Democrats choose between a man who spent a lifetime in politics — much of it as a Republican — and a woman casting herself as "something new" as she seeks the energy of her party’s resurgent base…

  5. Newsweek

    Charlie Crist chances of beating Ron DeSantis, according to polls (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    On Tuesday, Crist defeated Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in the Democratic primary to challenge DeSantis in November.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Former Republican Governor Wins Florida Democratic Primary (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former Republican and current Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist has defeated Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary.

  7. Omaha World-Herald

    Florida primary: Crist wins Democratic gubernatorial contest (opens Omaha World-Herald)

    Published

    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has defeated Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in Florida's closely watched gubernatorial primary. Democrats are hoping Crist will be able to claim victory in November over

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Florida Democrats choose Charlie Crist to challenge DeSantis (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is in position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall.

  9. NPR

    Democrat Charlie Crist to face Ron DeSantis in Florida race for governor (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    Charlie Crist has won Florida's Democratic primary for governor and will challenge GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in Nov. DeSantis has an edge when it comes to fundraising, incumbency and registered voters.

  10. Berkshire Eagle

    Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis (opens Berkshire Eagle)

    Published

    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida, putting him in position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican

  11. New York Times

    Florida Democrats Pick Charlie Crist to Face Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The victory by Mr. Crist, a former Republican governor who switched parties, sets up this fall’s contest as a race between a centrist and a hard-right conservative.

  12. PBS NewsHour

    Florida Democrats choose Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens PBS NewsHour)

    Published

    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, setting him up to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent sees as the first step toward a potential White House run.

  13. Orlando Weekly

    Charlie Crist wins Democratic gubernatorial nomination handily, will face Ron DeSantis in November (opens Orlando Weekly)

    Published

    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    Crist is on the ballot for governor (again)

  14. The Guardian

    Florida: Charlie Crist wins Democratic primary to challenge Ron DeSantis (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Former Republican governor who became a Democratic congressman edges out Nikki Fried to face the Donald Trump protégé in November

  15. Fox News

    Charlie Crist wins Democratic nomination for governor of Florida, will take on DeSantis in November (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Rep. Charlie Crist secured the Democratic nomination for Florida governor, and will challenge Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in the November midterms.

  16. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Democrats turn to Charlie Crist to try to slow Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of 2024 (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Steve Contorno, CNN To take on the herculean task of challenging Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall, Florida Democrats are going with someone familiar over “something new.” For the second time in eight years, Democratic voters will elect Charlie Crist as their nominee for governor, CNN projec…

  17. Washington Times

    Charlie Crist wins Democratic primary, will take on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist cruised to victory Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, setting up a November battle with incumbent GOP governor and potential 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.

  18. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Democrat Crist to face DeSantis in top Florida race (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

    Published

    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    MIAMI -- Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, setting him up to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent sees as the first step toward a potential White House run.

  19. Washington Examiner

    Charlie Crist wins Democratic nomination to challenge Ron DeSantis in Florida governor's race (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination Tuesday to challenge incumbent Gov. Ron Desantis in Florida's gubernatorial race.

  20. NBC News

    Crist cruises to primary victory in Florida, but Democrats are 'fatalistic' about defeating DeSantis (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    From DeSantis' standing in the polls to GOP voter registration advantages, Crist, the projected winner of the Democratic primary for governor, faces long odds in November.

  21. Newsweek

    Five key takeaways from the latest primary election results (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Representative Charlie Crist will be the Democratic Party's nominee against Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis this November.

  22. FOX 13 Tampa

    Florida Democrats choose Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge Gov. DeSantis (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

    Published

    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Florida voters will choose between two familiar candidates in this November’s race for governor: U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist -- a former Republican governor -- and Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  23. Insider

    Florida voters choose rerun candidate Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist in bid to make Gov. Ron DeSantis a one-term governor and choke off his White House ambitions (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Crist bested Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who was billed as a change candidate who would pave a new future for Florida.

  24. WOGX Ocala

    Crist defeats Fried to win Florida's Democratic primary for governor (opens WOGX Ocala)

    Published

    WOGX Ocala's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, putting him in a position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent is eyeing as the first step toward a potential White House run.

  25. Fox26 Houston

    Primary results: Florida Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge DeSantis, Rep. Jerry Nadler wins in NY (opens Fox26 Houston)

    Published

    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida, putting him in position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall.

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