PROFILING THE LIVES OF THE MAJOR GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES

The St. Petersburg Times is profiling the four major candidates for governor. It featured the Democrats yesterday; the Republican's turn is today.

Charlie Crist (R): His nice-guy personality and staking out safe public positions has helped the attorney general's political career.

Jim Davis (D): This profile focuses on the Tampa congressman's quiet, behind-the-scenes work.

Tom Gallagher (R): While supporters tout his business background, critics say it often becomes too personal

Rod Smith (D): This piece looks at his knack for being in the thick of the thorniest debates.