Loss - Bill Nelson of Florida – You heard it here first: Jeb Bush will run for the Senate in 2006 and win.
In return for her NOT running for the open Graham seat this time and causing state wide havoc, Katherine Harris was promised a shot at Bill Nelso with 100% party support and access to resources. She won her race for the House this time and will be "seasoned" enough to fill this slot.
Jeb wants to go home to Miami and get back into business (he's a friend of my family from before he was Gov) and he won't seek the Senate. He might still run for Pres in 08, but I doubt it.
I think the dream ticket for 2008 would be if Cheney resigns in 2006 and Condi Rice fills the position as VP then she runs for VP and Jeb Bush runs for Pres. But I don't think it'll happen like this....STILL....it is a dream I have.....
I think you are right about Jeb wanting to go home to Miami especially because Columba never liked Tallahassee,and he wants to get back to earning money. Katherine Harris will run for Nelson's seat and win. Nelson is a lefty that fakes conservative,and kissed up to Michael Moore,and also Kerry (especially in that disastrous Space Center photo). Katherine Harris is conservative,but appeals to moderates and is well liked by minorities. She will also get a lot of help from Martinez if she needs it with the Latin community. She stayed out this year and will be well financed by RPOF for her cooperation.
Why on earth would Katherine Harris pass up the Governor's House???
I've read that she was simply promised HIGHER OFFICE, not necessarily the Senate. Personally, I would take the Gov's House over the Senate.