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Crist, Jolly Square Off On Campaign Finance Reform

Challenger Charlie Crist, left, and incumbent U.S. Rep. David Jolly at Suncoast Tiger Bay Club
Steve Newborn
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WUSF News
Challenger Charlie Crist, left, and incumbent U.S. Rep. David Jolly at Suncoast Tiger Bay Club

One of the most hotly contested races for Congress in the Tampa Bay area pits two well-known candidates: Former Gov. Charlie Crist and the incumbent, Congressman David Jolly. The two debated recently at the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club in St. Petersburg.

In this excerpt from this week's Florida Matters, they were asked by an audience member what they would do to achieve meaningful campaign finance reform. First, we'll hear from the Democratic challenger, Crist.

 

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Steve Newborn is WUSF's assistant news director as well as a reporter and producer at WUSF covering environmental issues and politics in the Tampa Bay area.
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