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Opposes all property taxes on homeowners
Opposes in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
Opposes Obamacare
Free in-state businesses from all federal regulations
Cut state budget by 30 percent
Supports legalizing marijuana
Supports ending same-sex marriage ban
Wants to repeal Floridas Common Core education standards
ADRIAN WYLLIE (L)
In a race led by two extremely unpopular candidates (data blog FiveThirtyEight said no other gubernato-
rial race in the country has as much bipartisan disdain), Wyllie is the Republican-turned-Libertarian Internet
radio talk show host and small business owner third choice. There are a lot of great facts about Wyllie,
including: For the past three years, hes refused to renew his expired license in protest of the REAL ID act,
for which he was arrested in May. SunTrust began foreclosing procedures on his house in 2010. Though
the Miami Herald found that the court records are still open, Wyllie said the case is resolved. Hes
remained a presence in the race as an appealing foil to Crists and Scotts money-soaked, aggressive
advertising war.
State elections are right around the corner, and boy, its a
big one. On Nov. 4, youll face a ballot that will determine the
makeup of the Senate, the House, the governors seat and a
number of new measures. Of course, everything on the ballot
is important, but we decided to focus on what the New York
Times called one of the nations closest, costliest and most-
watched governor races, and Te Miami Herald named the
costliest and meanest governors race in the nation.
Right now, two of the candidates -- current governor Rick
Scott and incumbent Charlie Crist -- are neck-and-neck. Te
winner is so unclear, in fact, that experts have called the elec-
tion too close to call, a toss-up and virtually tied.
With that in mind, when you go out to the polls (and
youre going, right?), its even more important than usual to
make an informed decision. Republicans have held the gover-
nors seat plus a majority in the House and Senate since 2011.
Te outcome of this election could change the states, and
nations, political landscape. So go out and vote!
Amendment 1: Dedicates 33 percent from existing excise task
to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund, an organization that man-
ages and restores natural systems and improves public access to
conservation lands. Because this is referred amendment, it must
win a supermajority, or 60 percent of the vote.
Amendment 2: Grants the right to use marijuana for the treat-
ment of certain ailments when recommended by a physician.
Because this is referred amendment, it must win a supermajor-
ity, or 60 percent of the vote.
Amendment 3: Allows the governor to fll judicial vacancies by
appointing a justice or judge from a group of nominated
candidates.
MEASURES
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ILLUSTRATIONS BY
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SPOTLIGHT
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Job creation
Does not support raising minimum wage
Supports lowering tuition for undocumented students
Will support Medicaid expansion during the three-year period where the federal
government pays
Will comply with what the courts decide on Gay Marriage
Does not support medical marijuana amendment
Supports embargo on Cuba
Pro-life
Opposes taxes on the wealthy
Opposes prioritizing green energy
Scott has been governor since 2010 when, despite being an unknown, he won the seat after pouring $73 million of his
own money into the campaign, three times more than has ever been spent on a Florida governor race. Scott was under
scrutiny during the 2010 election for his role as CEO and co-founder of Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp., which was
investigated for what US Department of Justice would later call the largest healthcare fraud case in US History. Hes
also been criticized for appointing fewer African-American judges than our past two governors and is being monitored
by the US Department of Justice for adding barriers to voting and restricted access to polls. At the same time, he has
been praised for shedding his tea party goals and, during his term, moving into a moderate Republican position. The
Tampa Tribune has even ofcially recommended his re-election.
Raise minimum wage to $10.10/hr
Increase education funding, restore education cuts
Drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants
Expanding Medicaid and Obamacare
Supports same sex marriage, believes court will decide on the outcome
Does not support recreational Marijuana, supports medical
Marijuana amendment
Does not support embargo on Cuba
Opposes taxes on the wealthy
Supports prioritizing green energy
Charlie Crist served as the Republican governor of Florida from 2007 to 2011. In 2010, Crist left the Republican
party and became an Independent to run against Marco Rubio for Senate position, which he lost. In 2012 he made
his next switch, coming out in support of Barack Obama and registered as a Democrat. In the past, he has come
out as a self-described pro-gun, anti-abortion, small-government supporter who worships Ronald Reagan. For his
position-switching, hes been called a turncoat and political opportunist. During his term, tuition increased each year,
reaching a peak at 15 percent increase in his nal year. However, Crist spent a record amount of money per pupil
during his time as governor, and as a part of his First Day of Fairness plan intends to end wage discrimination in busi-
nesses contracted by the state.
CHARLIE CRIST (D)
RICK SCOTT (R)