Florida Gov. Rick Scott Projected to Win Re-Election
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(L)(C) OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR (R) WYLLIE FOR GOVERNOR(WASHINGTON) — Based on ABC News’ analysis of the vote so far, Republican Gov. Rick Scott is projected to successfully fend off his tough challenge from Democratic candidate Charlie Crist.
In a brutal and expensive campaign that will likely be remembered for how unpopular both candidates emerged from it, Scott defeated his Republican-turned-independent-turned-liberal opponent Crist, ABC New projects.
Crist attempted to seize on Scott’s sagging poll numbers in the state, while Scott looked to paint Crist as a candidate who would take any position just to get a vote.
One of the more memorable exchanges between the two came when Scott refused to debate for nearly 10 minutes over a fan that was set up below Crist’s podium.
Carlos Lopez-Cantera will stay on as Scott’s lieutenant governor.
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