Rasmussen has released new numbers in Florida (500 LVs, 4/21, MoE +/- 4.5%) testing a three-way race for Senate with Gov. Charlie Crist running as an independent. Last month, Crist finished third in that hypothetical matchup. But as he nears a decision on his status, the new survey shows him running more strongly.

Senate General Election Matchup
Rubio (R) 37 (-5 vs. last poll, 3/18)
Crist (I) 30 (+8)
Meek (D) 22 (-3)
Und 11 (unch)

Crist's approval rating is now a strong 56 percent, while 43 percent disapprove. A slight plurality -- 37 percent -- say Crist should drop out of the GOP primary and run as an independent. Another 33 percent say no.

Crist's veto of Senate Bill 6, a GOP-favored education reform measure, was hailed by teachers unions. Reports in Florida indicate that as he ponders an independent run, Crist may turn to those teachers groups for support.

But there may be another Democrat in the running as well. Chris Cillizza reports this morning that billionaire Jeff Greene is considering entering the primary race.

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