Poll: voters prefer former FL Gov. Crist to current FL Gov. Scott

Poll gauges Florida voters pick for governor

FLORIDA – According to a Quinnipiac University Poll released Wednesday morning, Florida voters would elect elect former governor Charlie Crist over current Florida Governor Rick Scott, by a margin of 50% to 34%.

After changing party affiliations, Charlie Crist has not confirmed that he will run against  Governor Scott in 2014. 

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According to the Quinnipiac University poll, if the election were held today, Democrat Alex Sink would beat Governor Scott, 45% to 34%. Sink lost to Gov. Scott in 2010.

The poll reveals that if a GOP primary were held today, Governor Scott would lead St. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, 47% to 27%.

In terms of Governor Scott's approval rating, the poll indicates that 46%  of voters have an unfavorable view, compared to 33% who view him favorably.

The Quinnipiac University poll also surveyed Florida voters on several other issues. 56% of voters still back the state's "Stand Your Ground" law compared to 36% who do not. These numbers are virtually unchanged from last June's numbers. 

Governor Scott's proposal that every public school teacher in Florida receive a $2,500 pay raise was overwhelmingly supported, 74% to 21%. 

50% of voters voters back the Governor's decision to expand Medicaid coverage to new recipients compared to 40% who do not.

Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,000 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points.