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He just can t help himself: former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist might run for the U.S. Senate in 2016, a bid that would mark the fourth time in ten years he s sought statewide office in the Sunshine State. It s very early, but he s being encouraged to seriously consider bringing the people s voice to the U.S. Senate, Kevin Cate, an adviser to Crist, told CNN on Wednesday. And he always listens closely to Floridians. For those of you keeping track at home:
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