SPECIAL OF THE DAY: The "Telecom" Waffle

Crist-Crossin’ Charlie’s House of Waffles

This Week, Crist Contended He Fought To Keep Phone Bills Down... 

In the gubernatorial debate on 10/30, Crist said, "I fought the big utility companies to make sure that your power bills wouldn't continue to go up. I fought for you against the phone companies to keep those bills down, too." [Debate Transcript, MSNBC, 10/30/06]

But Crist Actually Supported The Largest Phone Rate Increase In State History 

In April 2003, "Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist has added his endorsement to a controversial telecom bill that could dramatically raise local phone rates across the state... On this phone bill, Crist is breaking ranks with his pro-consumer side and joining with the governor, who has already signaled his support, and the majority of members in both houses of the state Legislature."  [Miami Herald, 04/29/03]