Why is Charlie Crist running for Florida governor again? | Column âFlorida politics are Florida politics today largely because of one man and one fateful decision,â writes columnist Daniel Ruth. Â Â U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-St. Petersburg, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally as he annouces his run for Florida governor Tuesday in St. Petersburg. [ CHRIS O'MEARA | AP ] Published May 9 Ambition is the motherâs milk of politics. It can also serve as a toxic brew of hubris. And this is exactly why I would make for a lousy political consultant. For if Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist were to ask for my advice about a possible run to reclaim the governorâs mansion in 2022, my first temptation would be to grab him by his perfectly tailored lapels and scream into his face: âCharlie! Are you completely, unbelievably, certifiably insane!?!?!â