US Reps. Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart rescind their endorsement of Fla Gov. Crist for Senate

Fla. congressmen rescind endorsement of Crist

MIAMI — Lately, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has been having a tough time in his bid for U.S. Senate, and he’s experienced another setback.

U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart confirmed Tuesday he and his brother, U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, have rescinded their endorsement of Crist for the Republican primary.

Mario Diaz-Balart declined to say why they were rescinding their endorsement. He would say only that they notified Crist weeks ago and that he “left them no choice.”

Mario Diaz-Balart said it’s the first endorsement they’ve rescinded. The congressman said he had no plans to endorse another candidate.