Charlie Crist Touts Endorsement of ‘Hispanic leaders’ Across the U.S.
TALLAHASSEE (FLV) – Democrat gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist posted an announcement that a group of Hispanic leaders have endorsed him, including a few current members of Congress.
The following people were listed in the announcement:
- Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX)
- Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
- Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA)
- Congressman Tony Cardenas (D-CA)
- Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY)
- Former Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
“Floridians deserve a governor with a heart who will actually work to make Florida more affordable and welcoming for all. I’ll be that governor,” Crist said.
A new poll found Hispanic voters in Florida are swinging for DeSantis over Crist by a margin of 7 points, 51%-44%.
This week, a group of former colleagues and staff of Crist unanimously endorsed Governor Ron DeSantis for re-election.
Crist has also received endorsements from former President Barack Obama, the Florida AFL-CIO, Color of Change PAC, American Federation of Government Employees, Equality Florida, Florida Planned Parenthood PAC, and more.
His opponent, Gov. Ron DeSantis, has received the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, Moms For Liberty, Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Police Benevolent Association, and Florida Professional Firefighters.
