Jesus, what a mess. I can’t remember seeing anyone getting thrown under the bus with such force. Kendrick Meek has tire-tracks running all across his back. This isn’t going to be too well-received in the black community. Meek should probably drop out of the race if it looks like it would pretty definitely throw the race to Crist, but leaking that he agreed to drop out and then changed his mind? That’s harsh.
The former president’s top aide, Doug Band, initially served as the intermediary between Meek and Crist, and Clinton became involved only when Meek signaled that he would seriously consider the option, Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna confirmed to POLITICO.
I mean, that’s an on-the-record source from Bill Clinton’s operation. Clinton just got pissed and leaked the whole deal. And that’s after Meek endorsed Hillary and the former president went and campaigned for him.
Will Meek’s support now collapse sufficiently to put Rubio’s win in doubt? With all the early voting in Florida, I kind of doubt it. This seems gratuitous.
