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Former Florida Rep. Mark Foley (R) predicted on Twitter Thursday that reports of former President Clinton asking Rep. Kendrick Meek (D) to drop out of the three-way Florida Senate race would damage Democratic turnout in Tuesday's election.

He also said that Gov. Charlie Crist, the independent in the race, would likely caucus with Democrats should he win.

"Mark my word. The Clinton/Meek/Crist conversation just cost [Democratic gubernatorial nominee Alex] Sink and Democrats a 10 point drop off of turnout and could elect Crist," Foley tweeted on Thursday night. "I think NOW we know who Charlie [Crist] will caucus with ... Bill Clinton would not engage unless a deal has been struck ... STAY TUNED."

Of Crist, who is of Greek descent, he added, "Don't be surprised if Obama's next Ambassador to Greece isn't Charlie Crist." 

Foley later took a moment to give advice to incoming House freshmen.

"Warning to New Members of Congress.this will be a shorter honeymoon than a Las Vegas wedding," he said. "Be prepared to hit the ground running."

Foley left his seat in fall 2006 amid reports that he had sent sexually explicit instant messages to at least one former male House page.

He has 221 followers on his account, @markfoleyfla, and tweets with a mix of personal and political comments.