Matt Walsh: A new name for our gov :'Checkbook

Matt Walsh: A new name for our gov :'Checkbook

The Democrats have their empty suit, Sen. Bill Nelson. And the Republicans have theirs, Gov. Charlie Crist.

Ten years ago, that was the editorial boards' knock against Crist: There wasn't a whole lot of depth or substance. He was always quick to take big swings at the fat, populist melons - remember "Chain Gang" Charlie? And as Florida's attorney general, no AG touted himself more as Mr. Consumer Advocate than did Crist (although current AG Bill McCollum is certainly trying).