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Harris Comments on Bense Announcement
www.ElectHarris.org | 5-10-06 | Friends of Katherine Harris

Posted on 05/10/2006 7:38:11 PM PDT by marc costanzo

Florida House Speaker Allan Bense announced today that he will not challenge U.S. Representative Katherine Harris in the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.

According to an Associated Press account, Bense said, "I have been extremely honored and humbled by the strong support and encouragement I have received from my family, my friends, and from people across Florida who I admire greatly, however, I have decided not to run for the United States Senate."

"I respect Allan Bense's decision and appreciate his noble service to Florida. Allan has been a friend over the years, and I look forward to working with him in the future to win in November," said Harris in a statement Wednesday.

"Our campaign is focused on defeating liberal Bill Nelson. My candidacy is about being a fighter and a strong independent advocate for Florida. People are tired of politics as usual. They are tired of backroom beltway deals. They are tired of partisan politics. While I am a proud and loyal Republican, ultimately, when I cast a vote I always ask, is it the right vote for the people of my state and our nation - as opposed to a partisan game?"

Stanley Tate, Harris Campaign Finance Chair said, "People who know her, know Katherine Harris doesn't quit. She sticks to her guns and she will win in November with your support."


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KEYWORDS: bense; katherineharris
Katherine Harris is an optimist . .

Allan Bense was never a serious contender to begin with !

1 posted on 05/10/2006 7:38:12 PM PDT by marc costanzo
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To: marc costanzo
Katherine Harris is an optimist

And, since she's republican and now the only chance we have at getting rid of Bill Nelson, then we should also be optimists and support her. A republican, any republican, is better for the republican agenda than having a democrat blocking the republican goals.
2 posted on 05/10/2006 7:43:46 PM PDT by adorno
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To: adorno

I agree completely !

But let us be clear, the Harris Campaign has a lot of work and catching up to do !

At this point, Nelson clearly has the odds in his favor, for he has consistently lead Harris in the polls and fundraising .
There is no denying that !

But that can change !
And hopefully will, very soon . .


3 posted on 05/10/2006 7:53:22 PM PDT by marc costanzo ("With Faith, Men(and Women) can move mountains" -Confucius)
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To: JulieRNR21; NautiNurse; Extremely Extreme Extremist; danamco

PING


4 posted on 05/10/2006 7:56:02 PM PDT by marc costanzo ("With Faith, Men(and Women) can move mountains" -Confucius)
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To: marc costanzo

The Press Release on Katherine Harris' site is not worded the same as what you posted above.

Please provide a working link to the article.


5 posted on 05/10/2006 8:00:58 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: Admin Moderator
Information in the body of the thread above is directly excerpted from the Harris Campaign (email)newsletter that I received and I the stated as the date of publishment .
6 posted on 05/10/2006 8:29:50 PM PDT by marc costanzo ("With Faith, Men(and Women) can move mountains" Confucius)
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To: Clintonfatigued; fieldmarshaldj; PhiKapMom; HitmanLV; JohnnyZ

7 posted on 05/10/2006 10:57:09 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (FR's most controversial FReeper)
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To: marc costanzo

Don't live in Florida, but if I could, I'd vote for Harris any day of the week. Many are just afraid of having dirty deals uncovered, because she sticks to the law...


8 posted on 05/11/2006 3:01:32 PM PDT by Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin
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To: Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin

Yes, but unfortunately, the Liberals and Leftists, who monopolize the National Press, don't want others to see it that way !

I believe that the St Petersburg Times is owned by the Nuke York Times . .


9 posted on 05/11/2006 10:02:00 PM PDT by marc costanzo ("With Faith, Men(and Women) can move mountains" Confucius)
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She just can't depend on the twisted media. She has to get out there and talk to the people. Bense probably woke a lot of people up, now she has to make sure they stay awake...


10 posted on 05/12/2006 7:30:33 AM PDT by Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin
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To: Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin

>>She just can't depend on the twisted media. She has to get out there and talk to the people. Bense probably woke a lot of people up, now she has to make sure they stay awake...<<

I agree entirely !


11 posted on 05/12/2006 4:34:39 PM PDT by marc costanzo ("With Faith, Men(and Women) can move mountains" Confucius)
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