Fla. Gov. Scott campaign disputes debate delay

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The campaign of Florida Gov. Rick Scott is disputing what caused the delay of Wednesday’s night televised debate with former Gov. Charlie Crist.

Crist was alone on stage for nearly 10 minutes at the start of the debate. Moderators hosting the debate told the audience that Scott was refusing to take part because Crist had an electric fan under his podium.

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