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Florida voters want Governor Charlie Crist to run for re-election, but say if he throws his hat in the US Senate ring they’ll back him.

Crist says he’ll make a decision about his political future after the legislative session ends in May. The governor’s job approval rating remains high at 67 percent according to a new Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday. Pollster Peter Brown attributes Crist’s popularity to his ability to stay in the political center.

“He’s convinced a large swath of voters, regardless of their ideology or personal affiliation, that he’s doing a good job and he has their interest at heart. That’s why he does so well in the polls. That’s why you don’t see people lining up to run against him, no matter what office he runs for,” said Brown.

Quinnipiac also asked voters how they fell about expanding Seminole gaming. 63 percent think the state legislature should enter into a compact with the Seminole tribe.