Best Twitter Reactions to Charlie Crist's Gubernatorial Campaign Announcement

Well, Republican-turned-Independent-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist officially announced he's running for his old Governor gig again this morning, cementing one of the more improbable political evolutions in Florida history. Crist's name instantly started trending on Twitter, and the Twitoverse isn't sure what to make of the announcement. See also: Is Charlie Crist...

By Kyle Munzenrieder

November 4, 2013

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Well, Republican-turned-Independent-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist officially announced he's running for his old Governor gig again this morning, cementing one of the more improbable political evolutions in Florida history. Crist's name instantly started trending on Twitter, and the Twitoverse isn't sure what to make of the announcement.

Charlie Crist says he has "core principles" - he's just waiting for his pollster to tell him what they are #sayfie
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 4, 2013

Charlie Crist just announced he's running for Governor. Finally some fresh blood and new ideas in Florida politics.
— Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) November 4, 2013

Charlie Crist: "I don't have their special interest checkbook." He forgot to add: "any longer."
— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) November 4, 2013

I assume the suit is blue and the skin is orange? @JennJanda RT @graysonkamm: #FSU grad #CharlieCrist wearing #Gators orange & blue
— Iliana Allen (@prgurly79) November 4, 2013

Charlie Crist is trying to achieve the triple crown that very few have done. Get beat statewide as a Republican, Democrat, & Independent.
— Matt (@Matthops82) November 4, 2013

Saw that Charlie Crist was trending and thought maybe he finally came out of the closet. Nope.
— Matt DeGroot (@mattdegroot) November 4, 2013

In other news, Charlie Crist has luxurious hair.
— emokidsloveme (@emokidsloveme) November 4, 2013

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