Nikki Fried’s Republican Donations Complicate Attacks on Charlie Crist

Less than two months out from the Democratic primary for Florida governor, Nikki Fried’s attacks on Charlie Crist for his tenure as a Republican governor have become complicated due to Fried’s own campaign donations to GOP candidates.

Crist, who served as Florida’s governor from 2007 to 20011, changed parties and won the Democratic nomination for governor in 2014. Crist now serves as a Democratic member of Congress.

Fried’s message to Democratic voters has attempted to take advantage of Crist’s past ties to Republican causes.

“They’re tired of recycled politicians, especially...