National: Elizabeth Dole

With Jeb Bush having opted against running for the U.S. Senate, NRSC chairman John Cornyn turns to the one other Florida politician who could conceivably clear the field and start with a significant advantage over any Democrat - Bush's successor as Governor of Florida, Charlie Crist.

National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) on Wednesday said efforts are ongoing to persuade Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) to run for his state’s open Senate seat.

“We’re going to continue to visit. It’s very early in the game, but recruitment is important and the ability to be competitive on the financial front is very important too.