This is what we'll get into with a three party system, if Crist runs as an independent the Democrat has an excellent opportunity to grab the seat because of what Crist will do to the republican vote.

The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Report: GOP Views It as "Near Certainty" that Crist Will Run as Independent

Privately, GOP officials have even tried to broach the idea that Crist drop out of the race. NRSC chair John Cornyn called Crist on Friday, intending to make it clear that Crist should drop out if he doesn't believe he can win a party primary. Crist did not answer the phone, a source close to Cornyn said, and as of today Cornyn's call hasn't been returned.

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