Nevertheless, Katherine has her work cut out for her.
Another poll (issued a couple of weeks ago) had Harris within 9 points of Nelson. The poll said that she had narrowed the gap.
I'm not sure who to believe - but one thing seems apparent. Harris is going to have a hard time beating Nelson.
It truly is pathetic that the GOP can't field a candidate that can beat Nelson in Florida. Where is Jeb when you need him?
answer: Bill Nelson's lead
I don't want her to become the Bob Dole of Florida.
KH should drop out now and allow someone that has a chance, the opportunity to run. There is no way she will be elected to the Sen from FL.
By given equal weight to Dem/Rep/Ind, you come up with the 53% to 31% numbers. Don't know if that is what they did, but that gives you an indication of the weighing....sorry left out an html bracket.
That 22% in the GOP not for Harris is the winning formula, and it is we who must defeat Nelson.
I am not even remotely interested in polls that also showed Jeb Losing to McBride (who?) and Bush losing to kerry (who?)
We hold the key to victory ourselves, and the MSM, the polls, and the dems can go to hell.
Not looking good, but I think she shouldn't have run. Should have spent a few more years in the House building up a good record and getting herself into the position to run.
Florida has a rich history of electing at least one democrat ignoramus to the Senate and sometimes Gov.
Never understood the mindset of Florida voters who elected Graham to Gov. and then Senate.
The guy would put on his "hard hat" weeks before the election and when elected, governed against the very things he "fought" for while doing his 1,000 jobs during election season.
Graham is a proud member in the Hall of Fame of pandering politicians who take the one day out of the year and work "the peoples" job so he can "understand" them better.
First, Florida tilts Republican.
Second, the Florida economy is in high gear (and has been for some time).
Third, Crist will be elected by Governor by 10 or more.
Therefore, fourth, Harris will not lose by 20.
BUT ... here's the big question ... how many Senate seats will be in play come September? IF we're defending in states like Ohio, Missouri and Tennessee (in addition to Pennsylvania), it's hard to see where we'll find the resources to be competitive in second-tier pick-up opportunities such as Florida.
On the other hand, if we're comfortably ahead in the states I've mentioned, then we'll not only fully-fund first-tier pick-up opportunities (Minnesota, Maryland and New Jersey), but also some of the second-tier states. In this more optimistic scenario, Harris has to close the gap sufficiently, relative to states like Washington and Wisconsin, to warrant a major infusion of resources during the home stretch.
Let's face it, we could be doing a lot better in Florida if Jeb Bush or Tommy Franks ran for Senator, or if Crist and Gallagher could get together and decide who would run for Governor and who would run for Senator. But, it now looks as though Harris will be our candidate, and we're going to have to make this work.
The release has 429 Dems (40%), 443 Pubbies (41%), and 204 indies/others (19%).
They are scared of Harris, she has beaten down the dems here in florida every time.
A patriot she is, and she will gain 100% of Republican vote.
God Bless Her.
Ops4 God Bless America
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1578296/posts?page=73#73
Today I found her prominently featured, as one would expect. Even has a nice quoted article underneath the photos.
Quotes: “GOP bigwigs open wallets for Harris” (Jeremy Wallace, “GOP bigwigs open wallets for Harris,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, February 4, 2006)
Combine that with the Air Force One ride and Jeb and Toni's public endorsement of her candidacy, and I have to say that things are looking up for her. Will it translate into all-out support (as opposed to just words) like fundraising and networking? We shall see.