Fla. Governor Endorse’s McCain

January 28, 2008 · Filed Under Politics, Republicans

Rudy Giuliani is facing yet another serious setback in Florida as the state’s intensely popular Governer, Charlie Crist, has decided to endorse John McCain.

Giuliani had allegedly been courting Crist for more than a year, hoping the Governor’s endorsement would boost his chances of winning Florida. Rudy’s campaign strategy has made Florida a “must win” state if he is to have any chance of getting the Republican nomination.

Crist’s move comes a day after Florida Sen. Mel Martinez gave his nod to McCain and promised to vigorously campaign on his behalf in the final days of the campaign. Officials said Martinez had been lobbying Crist over the past 24 hours to side with McCain.

It’s unclear what effect the two endorsements will have on McCain’s candidacy, but it certainly can’t hurt.

-Chris Jones