Democrats Launch "Cut and Run Crist" Web Ad

Highlights Crist's Putting Political Ambition Above Doing His Job

NEWS FROM THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2009

Democrats Launch "Cut and Run Crist" Web Ad

Highlights Crist's Putting Political Ambition Above Doing His Job

Tallahassee, FL - The Florida Democratic Party today launched "Cut and Run Crist," a web ad to highlight Charlie Crist's leaving the mess he created to someone else.

"In the face of mounting problems, Floridians expect bold leadership and real solutions from our elected officials. Unfortunately, Charlie Crist has cut and run on the Sunshine State, once again taking the easy way out, avoiding responsibility and leaving the hard work of facing Florida's problems to the next governor. To highlight the fact that Crist is putting political ambition above his responsibilities to lead our state, today the Florida Democratic Party launches our 'Cut and Run Crist' web ad. The Florida Democratic Party will continue using all means of communications to aggressively hold Charlie Crist accountable for his failures and to reach out to Floridians as we work to bring change to Florida," party spokesman Eric Jotkoff said.

This ad can be viewed at the Florida Democratic Party's website http://CutandRunCrist.com.

Facts On Crist's Time As Governor

Florida Has 9.7% Unemployment Rate. In March 2009, Florida's unemployment rate rose to 9.7%, significantly higher than the national 8.5% rate. Since a year prior (March 2008), Florida has lost 424,300 jobs. [Bureau of Labor Statistics, Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary, 4/17/09]

Florida Has Second Highest Foreclosure Rate. Florida is currently ranked second in home foreclosure activity. Florida recorded 18,946 foreclosures in March, a 33 percent increase from February. [Orlando Business Journal, 4/15/09]

Floridians Facing Job Losses, Foreclosures, Dwindling Bank Accounts. Crist is presiding over a historic collapse of the state's housing market, banking sector and construction industry, and a slowdown in tourism. Floridians struggle with job reductions, home foreclosures and dwindling bank accounts. [South Florida Sun Sentinel, 4/17/09]

Budget Hikes Taxes, Fees, Tuition While Cutting Spending, Including Elderly Care and State Workers' Pay. Lawmakers in Tallahassee have been wrestling with a $6 billion budget gap. The budget recently passed by lawmakers includes $2 billion in new fees and taxes, pay cuts for state workers, tuition hikes, and cuts to elderly healthcare. [Ledger, 5/04/09; News Herald, 5/08/09]

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