Is This a Sign?
When I read
this article, I had to ask myself if we're seeing the start of a turnaround. Here's what I'm talking about:
Posted Monday, September 25, 2006 3:54 PM
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Days after President Bush flew into the state and complimented U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, the congresswoman got some more love, this time from GOP activists at a rally Saturday. It was one of the bright spots for Harris, whom party leaders had previously tried to force out of the U.S. Senate race before she won the GOP primary. She will face Democrat incumbent Bill Nelson in the November election.Make no mistake about this: Florida is almost as solid a red state as Texas is. If Republicans decide that they can't let Bill Nelson return to Washington, then this race can turn. Polls showing Nelson leading Katherine Harris by 30 points likely were accurate. There's no doubt that Republicans prefered another option. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if the GOP faithful pulled together & said that they'd prefer Katherine Harris over Bill Nelson. If the GOP machine gets behind Harris' campaign, this race can tighten up in a hurry.
State party Chair Carole Jean Jordan called Harris a hero, a term many Republicans used after Harris, as secretary of state in 2000, oversaw Bush's disputed 537-vote victory. "Katherine has overcome tough times. She's a gutsy lady and we love her," said Jordan, who tried to get Harris out of the race before the primary. The women hugged before Harris spoke.
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