Charlie Crist: I’m Running For Congress [VIDEO]

Totally not-gay Charlie Crist today announced that he’s running for the US House. The Tampa Bay Times reports:

Charlie Crist is back, saying Tuesday “somebody has to step up” for Democrats in the 13th Congressional District, dismissing criticism that he is perpetual candidate. “Public service is in my heart,” said Crist at his congressional campaign kickoff in front of Childs Park Recreation Center. The announcement came in a south St. Petersburg neighborhood expected to be added to the district in a few weeks when the Florida Supreme Court issues a final ruling setting the boundaries of Pinellas County’s redrawn congressional seat.

The new boundaries make the district, which is currently held by Republican David Jolly, tilt heavily Democratic. Crist already has a Democratic opponent, Eric Lynn, a former Obama administration official. Jolly crashed the campaign kick-off, standing several dozen feet away while Crist spoke. Afterward, Jolly let Crist have it. “I care too much about this district, the institution of congress, and who represents us to lay down and let this huckster walk into office,” Jolly said. Jolly, however, is opting to run next year for the U.S. Senate rather than face re-election in a heavily Democratic district.