Crist says Florida Gov. Scott's has no integrity
MIAMI (AP) — Republican-turned-Democrat former Gov. Charlie Crist says Gov. Rick Scott has no integrity and his policies are driven by "the almighty dollar."
Crist discussed his campaign to seek his old job with his new party during an hour-long interview Tuesday with The Associated Press.
Crist said Scott's campaign has been dishonest. He also says the $73 million Scott spent to get elected four years ago was stolen from taxpayers.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist responds to a question as he sits for an interview with the Florida Associated Press staff, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, in Miami. Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida, is challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott in the November election. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Scott was the CEO of Columbia/HCA leading up to the hospital chain's $1.7 billion fine for Medicaid fraud.
Crist also talked about the need for less standardized testing in schools, more alternative energy sources and the idea of trading with Cuba.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist responds to a question as he sits for an interview with the Florida Associated Press staff, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, in Miami. Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida, is challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott in the November election. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist responds to a question as he sits for an interview with the Florida Associated Press staff, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, in Miami. Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida, is challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott in the November election. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist responds to a question as he sits for an interview with the Florida Associated Press staff, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, in Miami. Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida, is challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott in the November election. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
