Yeah, when the winner does not have high negatives, is not a polarizing figure, seeks to bring others back into the fold, is capable of running a smart campaign, and receives support (financial and other) from party leaders. The Bushes and the party begged her not to run. Do you really think they are going to waste money on her race when she is starting 30 points down when they have cliffhangers all over the country that they can win?
How long have you been following politics Dave?
Over 40 years.
Didn't learn much did you...
First we now now that the polls were at least 11 points off. She got 11 percent more votes than the polls said she would. Pollsters will take that into consideration. Look for her to "gain" 11 points in less than a week. The media will make a big deal out of that. If she gains 15 or more points in a week or two the dynamics of this race will change dramatically. That kind of gain is normal when the polls go from adults to likely voters.
The Republican turn around on Kathlene will look like the Democrats going from Cut and Run to I can win better than you can. It will occur to the Bushs and the Crists that they had best make peace with the Lady or her followers may not vote for Crist.
Neither Bush is a fool. She is the candidate and the president may very well come to Florida to raise money for her. It is pretty simple.. Harris's hard core supporters may very well come out to vote for her .. but they may not vote for Crist. Both Bushs have some major a$$ kissing to do.
You can tell candidates to go to hell.. No politican tells voters to go to hell. She has enough loyal voters that she can defeat Crist.
They don't like her because she is a bad little girl that won't do as she is told. The problem for those who want to put her in her place, is the election results say she does not have to.
This is hard ball. You don't know how to play it.. She does.