(via Mediaite)
Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) was shouted down and chased away by a group of liberal protesters in Florida after he attempted to speak to them.
The protesters were holding pro-abortion rights signs and also demonstrating against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) with one sign reading: “One term Ron! That’s it bitch!!”
Crist is currently attempting to replace DeSantis as governor of Florida, a position Crist held from 2007 to 2011. Crist is also a former Republican whose stance on abortion has become a lightning rod of controversy for him in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
“Democrats, we call your bluff! Voting blue is not enough!” demonstrators chanted while some followed Crist to his car as he made his escape. The congressman tried to throw some friendly waves at the crowd, but the niceties weren’t returned.
Creative Loafing: Tampa Bay reporter Justin Garcia posted video from the women’s rights rally to Twitter. Following Crist to his car, Garcia asked the former governor what just happened.
“Everybody needs help, and I’m here to help,” Crist said while rolling up his window.