I don't think Katherine Harris is lacking in charisma, excitement or gratitude. :-) Her biggest problems, IMHO, are the White House/NRSC (and hopefully Jeb's "thaw" is an indication that this ice is breaking) and defeatists right here.
Anybody who thinks KH is going to waltz in and just take an incumbent's seat is fooling themselves. Bill Nelson will have something to say about that. But to think she cannot win is not only unrealistic, but it hurts the very ideology (represented by KH) many claim to embrace.
Hopefully a few more encouraging polls and campaign/fundraising articles will help brighten up these pessimists.
Actually, I think Katherine is going to surprise a lot of people. This lady has plenty of moxey inside that good-lookin' head of hers.
It's going to absolutely fascinating to watch her campaign techniques. I want to see how she bursts out of the box when the time comes........and where she goes from there. She's got the brains, the conservative motives, the energy, the guts.....and best of all, the moolah.
I'm really going to get into this campaign!
Leni