Charlie Crist confident Karla Hernández could serve as Governor if needed
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist is defending his choice of a politically inexperienced running mate, saying that she’s in fact what the state needs.
Crist was in Jacksonville Wednesday, when he expressed confidence in his choice for a potential Lieutenant Governor. While Karla Hernández brings experience heading the United Teachers of Dade, she lacks any experience in elected politics, in contrast to Crist, who has spent decades in elected office.
But that inexperience doesn’t faze Crist.
“That might be to her advantage,” Crist said when asked if she could take over as Governor if needed.
“I think it’s important that we have somebody who really represents real Floridians. She...
