SPECIAL OF THE DAY: The “Right-Wing Pander” Waffle

Crist-Crossin’ Charlie’s House of Waffles

Crist "Cheerfully Signed" Petition In Support Of Constitutional Ban On Civil Unions.  "Members of the local Christian Coalition chapter presented [Crist] with a petition calling for a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriages and civil unions. Crist cheerfully signed. His office released petitions for the ballot initiative to the state Supreme Court for review on the same day."  [St. Petersburg Times, 09/04/05]

Crist Says He Supports Civil Unions. "Crist has acknowledged his support for...same-sex civil unions."  "Crist told a radio talk-show host on Friday that civil unions between gays are ‘fine.'"  Crist "has no problem with civil unions for gays and lesbians, explaining that he takes a ‘live-and-let-live' approach to such matters." [Orlando Sentinel, 08/31/06; St. Petersburg Times, 07/29/06; St. Petersburg Times editorial, 09/17/06]