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'Our Girl" Katherine Harris goes 'Off to the Races" (At Desoto Super Speedway)
Elect Harris Senate Campaign ^ | 2-25-06 | Harris Campaign

Posted on 05/26/2006 8:36:10 AM PDT by JulieRNR21

Off to the Races

Joining approximately 1200 fans, the Harris for U.S. Senate campaign ventured out to the Desoto Super Speedway recently and Katherine quickly stole the show.

Jack Smith, a track official said, "Often, when a political candidate or even one already in office shows up at a race track, they do their thing, make their short speech, shake a few hands, and leave quickly. Not so with Katherine!

After taking time to talk to seemingly everyone in the stands, she moved to the flag-stand, officially started the race with the green flag, and later discussed gas prices, illegal immigration problems, and the economy, closing with, 'We're not ever going to let those boys in Washington tell us what we're going to do, we're going to listen to Floridians and take care of you guys back home!'"

So enthralled in speaking to fans and watching the race were Katherine and her husband, Anders, that they stayed at the race until well past 10:00 p.m. Summing it up for everyone, race fan John Sarppraicone stated, "A lot of politicians don't care about the everyday folks, and you know what, the everyday folks are what make this country. [Katherine] has a very positive attitude toward people...she can do some good for our country."

Katherine dropped the green flag to start the race and watched the "Harris for U.S. Senate" car driven by Bill Davis (#15 car/appropriately named "Miss Liberty") circle the track.

"Our Girl..."

Also last week, Katherine traveled to Daytona. Not for another race, but to attend the Volusia County REC's Lincoln Day Dinner with special guest Lynn Swann, former NFL Hall of Famer for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and current Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate. Hundreds of local Republicans gathered along with some of the most influential politicians in Florida for what was an amazing night.

As Katherine settled into her seat, a plentiful vinaigrette salad with hot rolls and iced tea before her, her attention pointed to the stage as the band played old jazz tunes. Suddenly the band-leader stopped and looked out among the crowd, and called four people to the stage.

Whispered murmurs heighten as attendees speculated about what was happening, as this was not part of the official program. Suddenly, intonations of chords of the song, 'My Girl,' reverberate off the walls. The quartet called to the stage began singing the song, but inserting the word "Katherine" to the lyrics. "Katherine, my girl, talking about, my girl, Katherine, oooooo-oooooo-oh! Katherine! Katherine!" Surprise, laughter, and smiles quickly followed, as a shocked Katherine beamed, ear-to-ear. What a way to top off the night! "I was so surprised at the 'serenade' by the quartet. I think we'll have to bring them along with us on the campaign trail," Katherine said.

"This is just the beginning for what promises to be an eventful campaign where we travel the state, meet with voters, and have some fun on the trail," Katherine added. For updated campaign information, news articles, pictures and videos, please visit our website at http://www.ElectHarris.org

Upcoming Events

Here are upcoming events for the campaign. If Katherine will be in your area, please come by and show your support! For more information call the campaign at (813) 288-8400 or send an email to events@electharris.org.

5/27, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dixie County Red Belly Days Festival

5/27, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Putnam County Blue Crab Festival

5/29 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sarasota County Memorial Day Parade

5/31, All Day Clay County Coalition Building

6/1, All Day Miami-Dade County Coalition Building

6/2, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Duval County Fundraiser

6/10, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Orange County Lincoln Day Dinner


TOPICS: Extended News; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: electharris; election2006; florida; harriscampaign; harrisforsenate; katherineharris
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FReepers: If you can, please take the opportunity to meet Congresswoman Katherine Harris at one of the upcoming events listed.
1 posted on 05/26/2006 8:36:14 AM PDT by JulieRNR21
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To: JulieRNR21; kinganamort; katherineisgreat; floriduh voter; summer; Goldwater Girl; windchime; ...
Florida Freeper

I'm compiling a list of FReepers interested in Florida-related topics.
If you want to be added, please FReepMail me.


2 posted on 05/26/2006 8:37:50 AM PDT by Joe Brower (The Constitution defines Conservatism. *NRA*)
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To: JulieRNR21

RULES, RULES, RULES!!! ;)


3 posted on 05/26/2006 8:40:15 AM PDT by marine86297 (I'll never forgive Clinton for Somalia, my blood is on his hands)
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To: marine86297
Allow me:


4 posted on 05/26/2006 8:41:58 AM PDT by day10 (Whenever you come near the human race, there's layers and layers of nonsense.)
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To: NautiNurse; MinuteGal; smoothsailing; I got the rope; samantha; Mase; FRONTLINER; marc costanzo; ...

Katherine Harris stands by "Harris for U.S. Senate" car driven by Bill Davis (#15 car/appropriately named "Miss Liberty").

5 posted on 05/26/2006 8:42:05 AM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Katherine Harris is 'In It to Win It' .....Go here: http://www.electharris.org/)
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To: Joe Brower; yuleeyahoo

Thanks for the post & the ping, Joe.

Bump for a conservative senator from Florida -- need one after Mel's vote. I *told* him not to, but he didn't listen. :o(

It's actually worse than that. I voted for "conservative" candidates in two other states over the years, and they let us down yesterday, too. Sorry, folks.


6 posted on 05/26/2006 8:43:18 AM PDT by cyn
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To: JulieRNR21

Thanks, Julie. Best to you!


7 posted on 05/26/2006 8:44:08 AM PDT by cyn
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To: JulieRNR21

Awesome. May she run the real race and win big! I heard that her opponent on the R side dropped out, so that is a good thing.


8 posted on 05/26/2006 8:44:38 AM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: day10

Yeppers, That's my fav.


9 posted on 05/26/2006 8:46:22 AM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: bill1952; La Enchiladita; Bushbacker1; fatima; Phyllis; snugs; Supernatural; AliVeritas; ...

Photo of Katherine and her husband Anders beside "Miss Liberty".

So enthralled in speaking to fans and watching the race were Katherine and her husband, Anders, that they stayed at the race until well past 10:00 p.m. Summing it up for everyone, race fan John Sarppraicone stated, "A lot of politicians don't care about the everyday folks, and you know what, the everyday folks are what make this country. [Katherine] has a very positive attitude toward people...she can do some good for our country."

10 posted on 05/26/2006 8:46:33 AM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Katherine Harris is 'In It to Win It' .....Go here: http://www.electharris.org/)
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To: JulieRNR21

Pagliacci has spunk, I have to admit.


11 posted on 05/26/2006 8:47:13 AM PDT by HitmanLV ("5 Minute Penalty for #40, Ann Theresa Calvello!" - RIP 1929-2006)
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To: day10

"giggity giggity giggity"


12 posted on 05/26/2006 8:50:47 AM PDT by Doogle (USAF...8th TFW...Ubon Thailand...408thMMS..."69"...Night Line Delivery...AMMO!!)
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To: JulieRNR21

I'd vote for her just because G Bush doesn't want her to win the nomination (she must be a conservative ?)


13 posted on 05/26/2006 8:52:51 AM PDT by llevrok (Stop the Latin Insurgents !!!)
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To: LUV W; Extremely Extreme Extremist; FreeKeys; danamco; Chanticleer; SoFloFreeper; ...

Katherine Harris gives a 'Thumbs Up' behind the wheel of race car 'Miss Liberty' at Desoto Super Speedway.

14 posted on 05/26/2006 8:53:17 AM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Katherine Harris is 'In It to Win It' .....Go here: http://www.electharris.org/)
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To: cyn

Have you met Katherine?

If not, please try to attend one of the listed events.


15 posted on 05/26/2006 8:56:09 AM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Katherine Harris is 'In It to Win It' .....Go here: http://www.electharris.org/)
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To: JulieRNR21

I do not understand why the Republican Party leaders are not providing more support for Representative Harris.


16 posted on 05/26/2006 8:59:42 AM PDT by rwa265 (Behold, I am with you always. (Matthew 28:20))
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To: JulieRNR21



5/27, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dixie County Red Belly Days Festival

5/27, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Putnam County Blue Crab Festival

5/29 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sarasota County Memorial Day Parade

5/31, All Day Clay County Coalition Building

6/1, All Day Miami-Dade County Coalition Building

6/2, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Duval County Fundraiser

6/10, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Orange County Lincoln Day Dinner


Thanks, Julie -- I'd like to; I'll see if I can.


17 posted on 05/26/2006 9:03:11 AM PDT by cyn
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To: rwa265

Many of us are as perplexed as you......When she wins the Primary on Sept. 5 ....I believe that will change.


18 posted on 05/26/2006 9:03:28 AM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Katherine Harris is 'In It to Win It' .....Go here: http://www.electharris.org/)
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To: JulieRNR21

My prayers are with her.

She deserves as much help and assistance from every Republican as possible. Without her, Algore would be sitting in the White House.


19 posted on 05/26/2006 9:03:57 AM PDT by ZULU (Non nobis, non nobis, Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. God, guts, and guns made America great.)
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To: rwa265

Good question. Maybe we should ask Pat Toomey.


20 posted on 05/26/2006 9:08:12 AM PDT by Dahoser (Time to condense the stupid party nonsense: Terry Tate for RNC chairman.)
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