I’m confused. Marco Rubio is Cuban-American and Charlie Crist is the whitest man you can imagine with a spray-on tan. Now, considering the liberal argument that Republicans are racist, how does one explain Rubio being in a position to soon take the lead in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Florida?

All jesting aside, this is major. Rubio was down by double-digits just last month, now he’s tied. What happened? Voters realized that Charlie Crist is a known liar who endorsed the Democratic “stimulus” package and continues to support cap-and-trade, or cap-and-tax as it’s also known?

Crist’s support has fallen from 53% in August to 49% in October. Rasmussen Reports noted at the time, “The fact that Crist has fallen below 50% in a primary against a lesser known opponent suggests potential vulnerability.”

Rubio’s name recognition has grown in recent months and he is now viewed Very Favorably by 34% of Likely Primary Voters. That’s up from 18% in August. As his name recognition increased, Rubio’s support in the polls has jumped from 31% in August to 43% today.

Crist, well known throughout the state, has seen his ratings go in the opposite direction. Just 19% now have a Very Favorable opinion of him, a figure that represents a double digit decline since August.

Here’s Rubio’s website.