Following the 1996 cycle, Birnbaum managed Charlie Crist's 1998 unsuccessful challenger campaign against incumbent Senator Bob Graham in Florida, a race that is considered pivotal in launching Crist's statewide career and led to his eventual election as Governor of Florida.
Birnbaum managed Charlie Crist's 1998 unsuccessful challenger campaign against incumbent Senator Bob Graham in Florida. This was following the 1996 cycle. A race were Florida. This race is considered pivotal in launching Crist's statewide career. This race is led to his eventual election as Governor of Florida.