In this photograph provided by "Meet the Press," Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, left, speaks as he is interviewed by moderator David Gregory (R) during a taping of "Meet the Press" at the NBC studios February 22, 2009 in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

In this photograph provided by "Meet the Press," Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, left, speaks as he is interviewed by moderator David Gregory (R) during a taping of "Meet the Press" at the NBC studios February 22, 2009 in Washington.

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  1. ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R-center) Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando Police Chief Val Demings and Florida Governor Charlie Crist, speak during a press conference around of the Legions Place office building, where a gunman opened fire wounding several people on November 6, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The gunman, Jason Rodriguez, 40, who once worked as an engineer in one of the downtown offices, surrendered to the police after firing shots killing so far one and wounding five.
  2. ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R-center) Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando Police Chief Val Demings and Florida Governor Charlie Crist, speak during a press conference around of the Legions Place office building, where a gunman opened fire wounding several people on November 6, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The gunman, Jason Rodriguez, 40, who once worked as an engineer in one of the downtown offices, surrendered to the police after firing shots killing so far one and wounding five.
  3. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist listens to Orlando police chief Val Demings, with Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer, on the scene in downtown Orlando, Fla. following a multiple shooting earlier in the day in an office building, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Crist was in Tampa at the time of the shooting and came to Orlando to offer support.
  4. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and first lady Carol Crist, walk through the scene in downtown Orlando, Fla. following a multiple shooting earlier in the day in an office building, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Crist was in Tampa at the time of the shooting and came to Orlando to offer support.
  5. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist answers questions with Orlando police chief Val Demings on the scene of a multiple shooting earlier in the day in an office building, background, in downtown Orlando, Fla. Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Crist was in Tampa at the time of the shooting and came to Orlando to offer support.
  6. Notre Dame backup quarterback Dayne Crist grabs his knee after being injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. Notre Dame won, 40-14.
  7. Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis, left, watches as backup quarterback Dayne Crist is examined after going down in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. Notre Dame won, 40-14.
  8. Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis gives instructions as he puts in backup quarterback Dayne Crist against Washington State in the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
  9. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.
  10. L to R: Waldorf Astoria Orlando Managing Director Peter Kacheris, City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Hilton Worldwide Senior Vice President eastern North America Ted Ratcliff, Mayor of Orange County Richard Crotty, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Owner Representative Bill MacArthur, Waldorf Astoria Orlando General Manager Michael King, Owner Representative Dan Paris, Golf Course Architect Rees Jones, First Guest Sergeant Joshua Stephen Cope, Hilton Worldwide president global brands and commercial services Paul Brown, Owner Representative Eric Siegel.
  11. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (L), Monroe County Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro and staff of The Turtle Hospital release an endangered green sea turtle off the Florida Keys near Marathon, Florida, September 8, 2009. The 278-pound turtle, nicknamed Margarita, has convalesced at the Turtle Hospital since May 30 after it was rescued off Key West. The turtle's left front flipper had become entangled in a crab trap buoy line and had to be amputated.
  12. George LeMieux, left, former chief of staff to Gov. Charlie Crist, right, answers questions from the media after being named to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.
  13. George LeMieux, left, former chief of staff to Gov. Charlie Crist, right, answers questions from the media after being named to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.
  14. George LeMieux, former chief of staff for Gov. Charlie Crist, waits his turn at the podium as Crist names him to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.
  15. George LeMieux, right, and his wife Meike, left, wait with their three sons Max, Taylor and Chase, as Gov. Charlie Crist names George LeMieux as a replacement for U. S. Sen. Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.
  16. George LeMieux, left, and Gov. Charlie Crist, right, make their way to a news conference where Crist named LeMieux to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. LeMieux is Crist's former chief of staff.

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  1. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (L), Monroe County Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro and staff of The Turtle Hospital release an endangered green sea turtle off the Florida Keys near Marathon, Florida, September 8, 2009. The 278-pound turtle, nicknamed Margarita, has convalesced at the Turtle Hospital since May 30 after it was rescued off Key West. The turtle's left front flipper had become entangled in a crab trap buoy line and had to be amputated.
  2. George LeMieux, left, former chief of staff to Gov. Charlie Crist, right, answers questions from the media after being named to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.
  3. George LeMieux, left, former chief of staff to Gov. Charlie Crist, right, answers questions from the media after being named to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.
  4. George LeMieux, left, and Gov. Charlie Crist, right, make their way to a news conference where Crist named LeMieux to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. LeMieux is Crist's former chief of staff.
  5. ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R-center) Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando Police Chief Val Demings and Florida Governor Charlie Crist, speak during a press conference around of the Legions Place office building, where a gunman opened fire wounding several people on November 6, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The gunman, Jason Rodriguez, 40, who once worked as an engineer in one of the downtown offices, surrendered to the police after firing shots killing so far one and wounding five.
  6. ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R-center) Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando Police Chief Val Demings and Florida Governor Charlie Crist, speak during a press conference around of the Legions Place office building, where a gunman opened fire wounding several people on November 6, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The gunman, Jason Rodriguez, 40, who once worked as an engineer in one of the downtown offices, surrendered to the police after firing shots killing so far one and wounding five.
  7. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and first lady Carol Crist, walk through the scene in downtown Orlando, Fla. following a multiple shooting earlier in the day in an office building, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Crist was in Tampa at the time of the shooting and came to Orlando to offer support.
  8. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist listens to Orlando police chief Val Demings, with Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer, on the scene in downtown Orlando, Fla. following a multiple shooting earlier in the day in an office building, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Crist was in Tampa at the time of the shooting and came to Orlando to offer support.
  9. US Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (R) sits for an interview with David Gregory (L) of NBC News at the Newseum in Washington, October 1, 2009. The interview is part of the first day of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  10. US Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (R) speaks during an interview with David Gregory (L) of NBC News at the Newseum in Washington, October 1, 2009. The interview is part of the first day of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  11. In this photograph provided by NBC's "Meet the Press," Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey, right, and moderator David Gregory appear on "Meet the Press'" Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at the NBC studios in Washington.
  12. LONG BEACH, CA - OCTOBER 27: Amy Holmes, Valerie B. Jarrett, David Gregory, Madeleine Albright and Claire Shipman participate in a panel discussion at the 2009 Women's Conference held at Long Beach Convention Center on October 27, 2009 in Long Beach, California.
  13. LONG BEACH, CA - OCTOBER 27: Amy Holmes, Valerie B. Jarrett, David Gregory, Madeleine Albright and Claire Shipman participate in a panel discussion at the 2009 Women's Conference held at Long Beach Convention Center on October 27, 2009 in Long Beach, California.
  14. LONG BEACH, CA - OCTOBER 27: Amy Holmes, Valerie B. Jarrett, David Gregory, Madeleine Albright and Claire Shipman participate in a panel discussion at the 2009 Women's Conference held at Long Beach Convention Center on October 27, 2009 in Long Beach, California.
  15. LONG BEACH, CA - OCTOBER 27: Amy Holmes, Valerie B. Jarrett, David Gregory, Madeleine Albright and Claire Shipman participate in a panel discussion at the 2009 Women's Conference held at Long Beach Convention Center on October 27, 2009 in Long Beach, California.
  16. LONG BEACH, CA - OCTOBER 27: Amy Holmes, Valerie B. Jarrett, David Gregory, Madeleine Albright and Claire Shipman participate in a panel discussion at the 2009 Women's Conference held at Long Beach Convention Center on October 27, 2009 in Long Beach, California.

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