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‘Beat DeSantis’ Message To Crist At FAMU Epic Homecoming
BY JODI YONDER
TALLAHASSEE – It was chilly the morning of Florida A&M University’s homecom- ing parade, but Florida Con- gressman Charlie Crist didn’t seem bothered. He talked to supporters. The youngest girl fist pumped him before she pulled her orange and green Crist for Governor shirt over a sweat- shirt.
The diminutive Brenda Holt, Chair of the Gadsden County Commission joined the former governor on the back seat trunk of the white con- vertible Mustang. Outfitted with “Crist for Governor,” “Florida for All” signs Crist and his supporters pulled into the parade.
For the next half hour, the mustang rocked with Aretha Franklin's "Respect," Bruno
Ollice Weaver had his civil rights restored by Crist.
Mar’ "Uptown Funk" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller," to cheers, thumbs up, and applauds from thou- sands of people lining the streets winding through FAMU.
Holt waved her Crist sign saying “We need a Governor!” The crowd said, ‘Beat DeSan- tis,” “DeSantis has got to go," while Crist added, "We'll do it
Crist and Brenda Holt in the parade.
more compelling was the number of people thanking Crist for helping them. Ol- lice Weaver of Tallahassee was one of 155,000 non-vio- lent violent felons, had his civil rights restored by Crist. Weaver said it changed his life. Crist said, “That’s why I’m running for Governor again.” Weaver replied, “That’s right, we’ve got to get DeSantis out of there.”
together!"
When Joe Bullard an-
nounced Crist as he passed the reviewing stand, his popu- larity was again on display.
Bragg Stadium was at 31,000 capacity, with thou- sands more at tailgates around the facility. Crist visited the most popular tailgate hosted
by supporter and friend At- torney Daryl Parks. An- other famed FAMU graduate, director/producer Will Packer guided the alumni Greek step show of revelers.
The selfies were non-stop along with the pledges of sup- port in the race for governor against Ron DeSantis. But
Charlie Crist at Braggs Sta- dium with a young guy.
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