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Charlie Crist, Rick Scott don't hold back in last debate

No fan, plenty of heat in final Florida debate for governor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist didn't hold back in their last debate before voters go to the polls in two weeks.

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"You live in an ocean-front mansion. You're out of touch," Crist said to Scott.

Both tried to make the other seem out of touch with Florida voters.

"Charlie grew up with plenty of money. He's never had to worry about money. He's never had to worry about being laid off," Scott said.

The two were questioned about issues like medical marijuana, which will also be on the ballot in November as Amendment Two.

Scott opposes medical marijuana.

"When we were going through the Charlottes Web discussion this year, I wanted to make sure it was safe for everybody," Scott said.

"I support the medical marijuana amendment," Crist said. "The reason I do is I think it's the compassionate thing to do."

Scott is a Republican and Crist is a former Republican turned Independent and now a Democrat.

Scott and Crist also clashed on raising the minimum wage. Crist is in favor. Scott is opposed.

The two also called into question the others character.

"This is a man who's company was charged with Medicare fraud and had to end up paying the largest fine for Medicare fraud in the history of the United States of America," Crist said.

"Scott Rothstein testified under oath that Charlie was paid to appoint judges. Charlie won't take responsibility," said Scott.

The election is Nov. 4.