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."
Allan Bense was never a serious contender to begin with !
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 . .
PING
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.
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...
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 . .
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...
>>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 !
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