Who did Rick Scott defeat in the Republican primary for governor in 2010?
Charlie Crist
Bill McCollum
Alex Sink
Ron DeSantis
Answer
In the 2010 Republican primary for governor of Florida, Rick Scott defeated Bill McCollum. Scott, a businessman who had never held political office before, was considered an underdog in the race, but he was able to capitalize on voter discontent with the economy and McCollum's perceived lack of charisma.
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