The big political news yesterday was the decision by Florida's Republican Gov. Charlie Crist to break with the GOP and run for the U.S. senate as an independent against Republican Mark Rubio, thereby creating a possible GOP headache. But isn't it odd how ABC's The Note covered the day's events. Just take a look at the four headlines and ledes that The Note posted and see if you can detect the not-very-subtle take on the race:
Cornyn on Crist: I Want My Money Back
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the chairman of the campaign arm of Senate Republicans, said Thursday morning that he wants back the $10,000 that he gave Charlie Crist now that the Florida governor is poised to bolt the GOP and run for the United States Senate as an independent.
And:
Rubio on Crist: 'Political Convenience' Driving Him from GOP
ABC News' Rick Klein reports: Even before Gov. Charlie Crist makes his split with the Republican Party official, the candidate who is driving Crist into running as an independent is rejecting the notion that Crist's decision has anything to do with the governor sticking to principles.
And:
Rubio to Crist Donors: 'Get it Back and Give it to Us'
ABC News' Rick Klein reports: With Gov. Charlie Crist set to bolt the GOP, Republicans are starting a campaign to get Crist donors to demand refunds -- and Marco Rubio says he's willing to help. Asked whether Crist's financial backers...
'Top Line' -- GOP Strategist: Crist Victory 'Spectacularly Unlikely'
ABC News' Rick Klein reports: Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's decision to pursue a Senate as an independent may be his only path to victory -- but it's not a particularly clear one, given the political dynamics in Florida and beyond....
Note that every report came from a Republican Party/Rubio perspective, and every one came with an anti-Crist spin.