GWB did not run in 2002. He ran in a much worse GOP year, 2000. If GWB had run in 2002, he would have won the state easily.
Let me use small words for you: do you remember 1994? When many Republicans won? They did better than they would have in a normal year. Similar to 2002. Harris had a very good GOP year to run in, where Republicans were doing 5-10 points better than they were expected to do. But Harris only did 1 point better. Why? Maybe because
The rest of the district is about 9% of the total. Go ahead and add it up if you've got the time. FL DOS website.
Forgive me if I don't waste any more time trying to squeeze water out of that rock you call a head, but I've had it.
Ok. Go back to your boss at the Betty Caster campaign and tell her you need a more complete education on elections before she sends you again to do battle with adults.