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The Associated Press

Published: December 21, 2008

ORLANDO - Buoyed by Barack Obama's victory in Florida last month, state Democratic Party Chairman Karen Thurman on Saturday took aim at one of her next targets: Gov. Charlie Crist.

Thurman addressed party activists after being re-elected to a four-year term. She highlighted the party's strengths during last month's election and told them there would be no break in voter registration and volunteer recruitment before the 2010 election.

She also said there will be no break in the "Empty Chair Charlie" attacks on Crist, whom the party criticizes for taking too many days off.

Crist's term ends in 2010, and he's expected to seek re-election. Also on the ballot are all three Cabinet positions and the U.S. Senate seat Republican Mel Martinez is vacating.

Democrats plan to build on the organization and volunteer list that helped Obama take Florida by 236,450 votes, Thurman said. She said the party is already contacting groups of Obama supporters across the state about the election.

The Associated Press

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