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Scott and Crist Try Desperately to Spin #Fangate

Politicians and fans have one thing in common. They both spin furiously. So it's no surprise that Rick Scott and Charlie Crist are trying to spin last night's bizarre brouhaha over a fan. Mind you, there are actually important issues to talk about, but let's talk about #fangate. See also:...

By Kyle Munzenrieder

October 16, 2014

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Politicians and fans have one thing in common. They both spin furiously.

So it's no surprise that Rick Scott and Charlie Crist are trying to spin last night's bizarre brouhaha over a fan. Mind you, there are actually important issues to talk about, but let's talk about #fangate.

Crist's campaign already has a web video out!

A FAN-tastic collapse. #fangate https://t.co/V3Oau3CHjj
— Scott Free Florida (@ScottFreeFLA) October 16, 2014

And graphics!

No need to fear any of those things! RT @ScottFreeFLA: #fearthefan #fangate pic.twitter.com/tqKrYOW0Ow
— Charlie Crist (@CharlieCrist) October 16, 2014

And more graphics!

RT @NextGenFL: Rick Scott, not a fan of renewable energy... or fans #FLGovDebate #Fangate pic.twitter.com/I7hJ3M1spe
— Charlie Crist (@CharlieCrist) October 16, 2014

And more graphics!

Glad to have you all on board! RT @TheDemocrats RT if you're on Team Charlie. #FLGovDebate pic.twitter.com/CjPzcs9e2D
— Charlie Crist (@CharlieCrist) October 16, 2014

But Rick Scott won't sit there and take it. No, he has someone to edit Crist's graphics to make his own graphics!

THIS. #CristHitsTheFan #sayfie pic.twitter.com/rMbMpy0Sqc
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) October 16, 2014

Oh God, Scott is that guy who thinks it's funny to yell "NOT" all the time.

Scott also has a Buzzfeed article (authored through the community section by GOP operatives, not the site's editorial staff).

Things are getting weird between @CharlieCrist and his fan. http://t.co/auAg3MpdiY #CristHitsTheFan #sayfie
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) October 16, 2014

Scott also had an explanation sent to his campaign's email list:

Charlie Crist lost another debate tonight and he is desperate to change the subject... to his fan.

So, let's get one thing clear: Rick Scott never refused to take the stage and debate. In fact, our campaign was not notified Charlie had even taken the stage because the last we heard, Crist was in an "emergency meeting" with debate organizers pleading for his precious fan.

But Charlie Crist can bring his fan, microwave, and toaster to debates -- none of that will cover up how sad his record as Governor was compared to the success of Governor Rick Scott.

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