Alex Sink won't run against Crist!

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's most likely Democratic challenger for either governor or the Senate seat, CFO Alex Sink, announced she's going to seek re-election to her cabinet post.

This clears the field for Crist of his biggest challenger for either position*.

Sink:

"Over the past several weeks, I have given serious and careful thought to my own future and, more importantly, to the future of our state and I am extremely grateful for the support and advice so many friends and fellow Floridians have shared."

We'll track the buzz on this surprising development as it comes...

*Dems were making an issue this week of the fact Sink wasn't going to use taxpayer $ to travel to DC for Obama's inauguration, while Crist was non-committal. All signs pointed to the popular Democrat's run. What's Charlie doing to these people? First, Jeb; now Alex?


UPDATE: Now, it's reported that Crist likely won't be running for Senate:

Crist and those closest to him have all but ruled out a run.

For our take on why Crist would/wouldn't, click here.