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Crist campaign reverses position on Cuban fact-finding trip

Charlie Crist
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist is postponing a controversial trip to Cuba.

Crist spoke out earlier this year, saying the US should scrap its embargo against Cuba.  He also announced his plans to go on a fact-finding trip to the island.

But in a reversal on Monday, the Crist campaign said Crist will visit Cuba "at some point" after the election. 

As a Republican, Crist supported the embargo against Cuba.  But as a Democrat, Crist says he feels the embargo is counterproductive, and even helpful to Cuban dictator Raul Castro.