We’re talking about his wallet.

After spending more than $75 million of his own money to get into the governor’s mansion four years ago, Scott is now in pretty much a dead heat with Charlie Crist as they head into tonight’s final debate, and then the last two weeks of a campaign that has turned off so many voters.

According to a report in the Miami Herald, Scott has spent $56 million on ads, more than double what Crist has spent.

But still, they are tied.

When asked if he would spend his own money as the campaign winds down, Scott replied "we'll see." Rumors are he might spend as much as $20 million more.

"A heated moment"

"For a live hour on CNN and in TV stations across Florida, Rick Scott and Charlie Crist disagreed, distorted each others’ records and exchanged insults." "Final Florida governor’s debate between Charlie Crist and Rick Scott: nasty and personal."

"A heated moment came when Crist accused Scott of delaying an execution so that his attorney general could attend a political fundraiser."

"She asked me to delay it because it didn't work on the dates that she thought it was going to be on," Scott said in response. "She apologized."

In September 2013, Pam Bondi apologized for delaying the planned execution of Marshall Lee Gore, a notorious rapist and murderer, because it conflicted with a fundraiser.

Scott denied at the time that he knew the reason for the delay.

"Did you know it was for a political fundraiser?" Crist pressed.

"What would you like her to do?" Scott asked.

Crist went on to blast Scott for not answering questions.

Bogdanoff agin' Sachs

"SD34: Can Ellyn Bogdanoff Beat Maria Sachs in the Rematch?."

CD 2

"Conservatives and Pelosi Lieutenants Roll into CD 2."

Q Poll

Here's today's Q poll. Although Scott and Crist are now "tied" 42 - 42 among likely voters, the most recent survey on September 24 had Scott with 44 percent of likely voters, and Crist trailing with 42 percent.

More: "Democratic chair: Election is 'neck and neck'," "Poll: Scott, Crist in dead heat in governor’s race," "'No Nice Guys' in Deadlocked Scott-Crist Race, Says Q-Pollster," "Poll: Rick Scott and Charlie Crist are deadlocked and "Poll: Scott is from Mars, Crist is from Venus."

Rubio proposes travel ban

"Marco Rubio Launches Ebola Travel Ban Bill."

First Amendment right to be a "conduit" in Sunshine Law violation?

"An Orange County judge on Tuesday dismissed a charge of breaking the state's public meeting laws against former state representative-turned-lobbyist Chris Dorworth."

Judge Tanya Davis Wilson, who was set to start jury selection Thursday, ruled Dorworth's First Amendment right to free speech was violated by the misdemeanor charge against him.

"A private citizen has a protected constitutional right to communicate with public officials or members of a public body about matters that may come before that body," Wilson wrote. lRelated Former toll road board member Scott Batterson sentenced to 7-1/2 years in prison

Dorworth's attorney, Richard Hornsby of Orlando, said, "I'm pleased. I thought this was a flawed prosecution from the beginning." Orange/Osceola State Attorney Jeff Ashton said he "respectfully disagrees" with Wilson and intends to appeal the decision.

Dorworth's prosecution was believed to be the first time a conduit was charged under the Sunshine law in the state, officials with Florida's First Amendment Foundation said.

Slade passes

"Tom Slade: Republican Party leader for Florida was influential, colorful."

Scott "too often let his hard-right ideology dictate his policies"

The conservative Orlando Sentinel slams Scott: in choosing between incumbent Republican Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist, "voters have the unusual advantage of being able to compare their terms in office."

If we shut out the cacophony of the campaign, and both candidates' flip-flops, our comparison of their records leads us to an inescapable conclusion. We recommend Charlie Crist.

Scott has carried out a series of needlessly divisive policies as governor: shortening early voting, which contributed to the nation's worst lines in the 2012 elections; ordering drug tests for welfare applicants and state employees, until the courts stopped both programs; signing a bill that Crist had vetoed requiring ultrasounds for women seeking abortions.

The Legislature's Republican leaders have been partners with Scott in these policies. Florida would be less prone to ideological extremes if power in Tallahassee were better balanced between the parties. That's a final argument for voters in this race to pick a Democrat — even a newly minted one like Crist.

GOP poll dismisses "Fangate Effect"

"Widely reported and heavily mocked, the ‘Fangate’ from Wednesday’s governor’s debate doesn’t appear to have had any effect on the race, according to a new poll from the Republican-leaning firm 0ptimus that shows the contested remains tied." "0ptimus FL poll : Rick Scott tops Charlie Crist 41-40, no Fangate Effect found."

Columnist: When You compare actual records, "It's Crist by a landslide"

Scott Maxwell writes that "'Fangate' was the perfect piece of petty nonsense to encapsulate the petty, nonsensical campaign Floridians are being forced to endure this year."

Maxwell continues, "We still have one more debate to go. But I have to tell you:"

I'm done.

I am done listening to the yapping, the attacking and the lies. I'm done listening to two men who vilify each other far more than they speak about their own ideas.

Nothing these men say now means squat compared to their actual records. Why listen to constant attacks when you can look at proven actions?

And when I look at those, it's not even close.

It's Crist by a landslide.

Early voting

"Early voting starts Monday." More: "Early voting starts today in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee" and "Early voting begins today in Pinellas County." See also "How to vote early."

"Pay attention to the legislative contests"

"The governor's race has top billing, but pay attention to the legislative contests as well. The Legislature, even more than the governor, has the power to shape the future of Florida." "For Florida House, incumbent candidates are hard to beat." See e.g., "HD 89: Can GOP Lean Help Bill Hager Beat David Silvers?."

Wednesday night, over the space of six short minutes, Rick Scott defined himself as a petulant, prickly pansy trying to wriggle out of a debate against Democrat Charlie Crist because his opponent had installed a small fan at the foot of his lectern.

More: "#fangate social media." Jon Stewart: "Jon Stewart Finds Florida's Biggest Problem Might Be Sweaty Balls."

Crist no longer required to dance for FlaBaggers

"There’s no question Crist’s positions on some issues have changed substantially since he was considered a conservative in a comparatively moderate state Senate during the 1990s. But the story behind those changes takes many turns. In some cases, political expediency apparently was involved; in others, Crist says, he was responding to changing circumstances or simply growing older and wiser." "Crist calls changes in position evolution, foes call them flipping."

Election may be won by the time the polls open

"With the race for governor in a dead heat and more than half of Florida's voters likely to cast their ballots before Election Day, the contest could be won or lost by the time the polls open on Nov. 4 — prompting intense efforts by Charlie Crist and Rick Scott to win those prized early votes." "People who vote before Election Day could decide outcome of governor's race."

Endorsements

The Miami Herald, "Charlie Crist for governor" and Orlando Sentinel: "Our choice for governor: Crist." And then there's the Tampa Trib.

Will lame-duck governors make judicial appointments?

The Miami Herald editors: "Don’t let lame-duck governors make future judicial appointments."

Bean counters running the show

"Hillsborough River State Park, Fort DeSoto, the Babcock Ranch Preserve critical to Florida panthers in South Central Florida, first-magnitude springs that manatees call home." "Saving state’s beauty or tying budget-makers’ hands?."

"Scott Privatized, Inmates Died"

"Between 2008 and 2013, Corizon Health -- the country's largest prison health care provider -- was sued 660 times for malpractice. But Governor Rick Scott's administration failed to take note of this history when it awarded Corizon a $1.2 billion contract in 2011. Now an investigation by The Palm Beach Post reveals that Florida inmates have been dying in droves since the state privatized prison health care." "Inmates Dying After Governor Rick Scott Outsources Prison Health Care."

"Long-shot opponents"

"Democratic Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston and Frederica Wilson of Miami Gardens drew little-known reelection challengers." "2 South Florida races pit well-known congresswoman against long-shot opponents."

Curbelo exploits "loophole" to hide lobbying clients

"By putting his government and public relations firm under his wife’s name, Carlos Curbelo has avoided having to publicly disclose his clients." "Loophole allows Miami candidate to keep firm clients secret."

Garcia in one of the most competitive races in the country

"One of the most competitive congressional races in the country pits Rep. Joe Garcia, a freshman Democrat, against Miami-Dade school board member Carlos Curbelo." "Miami Rep. Joe Garcia faces tough challenge from Carlos Curbelo."

Scott desperate to show signs of leadership

"CDC Agrees to Two of Gov. Scott's Requests for Ebola Safeguards."

Wyllie on the move

"Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Adrian Wyllie is scheduled to make a campaign stop in South Florida on Sunday with a Calle Ocho visit to La Carreta restaurant in Miami." "Libertarian candidate stumps in Miami on Sunday."