Florida's Nelson & Harris Differ On Iraq

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[AZRepublican]

(AP) WASHINGTON, DC As Sen. Bill Nelson sat on the Armed Services Committee listening to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld getting grilled about the war in Iraq, his likely opponent, U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, was returning from her second trip to the country.

Both have strong thoughts about the situation in Iraq and agree on some major points, like keeping U.S. troops in the country until Iraqi forces and police can be sufficiently trained to keep the country secure from insurgents and al-Qaida.

But each speaks in a different tone: Nelson is clearly frustrated with "the mess" in Iraq and Harris is optimistic about the country's future.

"What's done is done. We're in this war under incorrect information and also lack of information," said Nelson, who has also traveled to the country. "Part of it was intelligence failure, but part of it was withholding information from the United States Senate with regard to intelligence."

Nelson, a Democrat seeking re-election in November, said he voted for the war because President Bush's administration convinced him that Saddam Hussein was planning attacks on the United States, including using unmanned aircraft launched off the Atlantic Coast to deliver biological and chemical weapons to major cities.

He wouldn't say, though, whether his vote would have been different if he was given better information.

[digger48]

For some reason, Bill Nelson saying THIS has a bit of humor to it..

.the United States Senate with regard to intelligence."

[carlr]

Nelson, a Democrat seeking re-election in November, said he voted for the war because President Bush's administration convinced him that Saddam Hussein was planning attacks on the United States, including using unmanned aircraft launched off the Atlantic Coast to deliver biological and chemical weapons to major cities.

What?

Maybe I missed it but has anyone heard anything about something of this nature being promoted by the Administration.

[bill1952]

Should Samuel Alito be confirmed to the Supreme Court?

Nelson,(D)Fl. Nay

[sirchtruth]

...he voted for the war because President Bush's administration convinced him that Saddam Hussein was planning attacks on the United States, including using unmanned aircraft launched off the Atlantic Coast to deliver biological and chemical weapons to major cities.

WTF??? This is pure B.S! These people are so FOS and complete losers.

This country needs to rid itself of these prix, including moderates and Rinos. Vote them OUT!!!

Would it suprise any Bush adm supporter if you really found out Saddam was completely involved in 911?

[jazusamo]

"What's done is done. We're in this war under incorrect information and also lack of information," said Nelson

I would like to know if Nelson read the complete intelligence report made available to them that only a handful of Sens. and Reps. read. I contacted Sens. Murray and Cantwell and Rep. Baird's offices with that question and never got an answer.

[LazloToth]

Check out the pictures chosen at CBS. The MSM is so transparent it is worse than pathetic.

[ThreePuttinDude]

We need to make sure that this guy is exposed to the
reality challenged people in our communities.

Sarasota county knows what an idiot this guy is. I hope
more people get acquainted with this guys illogical views.

[bill1952]

3 votes in this household for Harris!

[ClaireSolt]

I agree. The choice of pics is shocking bias. But Nelson is so pompous and bogus, even his seg doesn't help him.

[AndrewB]

horse pic?

[darkwing104]

Nelson's base is in South Florida. Harris will probably take most of the Northern counties...Simular to Bush. She is from the Keys so Miami-Dade will be in play during this election. Ought to intersting...

[darkwing104]

Ought to intersting

Ought to be interesting

I need another shot of dayquil...Having the flu in Florida sucks.

[ThreePuttinDude]

[ThreePuttinDude]

[ThreePuttinDude]

You better be careful of that inter sting....

it could get ya'

[tiredoflaundry]

Fell better Dark. Everyone in Tampa, it seems, has some sort of bug. I just went to Sam's, and they were almost out of tissues!!

[tiredoflaundry]

Fell s/b FEEL! mumbles while I sniffle.

[ThreePuttinDude]

ToL, hope ya' feel better.

Weekends weren't intended for the sniffles.

[longtermmemmory]

Where does harris stand on the Federal Marriage Amendment.

Frist said it would be comming for a vote in june again.

Is she going to be 100% for it or will she "female rino" give the BS of civil unions?

I ask to find out.