Now that Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has defected from the Republican Party, his former allies appear intent on scrubbing the stains of the association as quickly as possible. If the party can restock its coffers in the process, so much the better—which is why GOP officials in the Sunshine State are hawking a pricey portrait of Crist on eBay. The oil-on-linen depiction of the governor, together with a similar painting of ousted Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer, cost party donors $7,500, according to a party spokesman.
The eBay ad is laced with barbs aimed at both Crist and Greer. It accuses the pair of “aid[ing] in the swift demise of the Republican Party of Florida’s public stature and financial security.” That’s far from the only shot at Crist in the product description:
Privately Commissioned, High Quality, One of a Kind, Genuine Oil Painting on Fine Linen Canvas
★Canvas is naturally sensitive to changes of temperature and humidity, just as the Charlie Crist’s political convictions are subject to fluctuations in poll numbers.
★Depending upon variety of conditions, the stretch canvas may periodically lose and regain tautness, much like Charlie Crist periodically loosens or regains positions on a variety of issues.
★Ornate gold frame made of manufactured wood, similar to the fabricated conservative values of the politician depicted within.
Estimated Value – PRICELESS!
(originally commissioned and purchased by the Crist/Greer RPOF administration)
As of 7 PM, dozens of bids had driven the item’s price tag up to $2,025. The auction ends on May 10.