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Rebecca Blackwell / AP
Democrat Charlie Crist came to his first and only debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ready with just one question about his opponent's political aspirations Monday night.
“You’re running for governor,” Crist said, looking at DeSantis as the governor looked forward. “Why don’t you look in the eyes of the people of the state of Florida and say to them if you’re re-elected, you will serve a full four-year term as governor. Yes or no?”
DeSantis said nothing as four seconds ticked by and the debate hall started to fall quiet.
“Yes or no, Ron?” Crist asked again.
DeSantis asked the moderator about his allotted time.
“It’s not a tough question,” Crist said, filling the dead air. “It’s a fair question. He won’t tell ya.”
That's when the moderator, CBS affiliate WPEC’s Liz Quirantes, stepped in and pointed out that both sides had agreed they wouldn’t ask each other questions onstage.
DeSantis then went on the attack.