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POLL: Katherine Harris Beats Bill Nelson -- Leads 54% to 45%
Electharriss ^ | October 2006 | Staff

Posted on 10/09/2006 2:02:55 PM PDT by rface

TAMPA, FL- Congresswoman Katherine Harris, the Republican candidate for the United States Senate, soundly defeated Bill Nelson this evening by a 54% to 45% margin in the straw poll conducted at the Lakeland Bi-Annual Politics in the Park. The Harris campaign continues to build momentum, engendering tremendous grassroots support throughout the state with a pro-growth, pro-family message that resonates across the political spectrum.

Congresswoman Harris commented, “I appreciate the strong support of a majority of voters who are disillusioned with Bill Nelson’s lack of leadership and his record of voting against Florida’s best interests. I will fight for Florida in the United States Senate.”

The Lakeland Bi-Annual Politics in the Park straw poll illustrates the widespread support that exists for Harris’ consistent message of cutting taxes, eliminating wasteful spending, protecting the institution of marriage and opposing amnesty for illegal citizens. Congresswoman Katherine Harris is the only candidate with a demonstrated record of leadership who will fight for Florida’s values in the U.S. Senate.

Katherine Harris, the Republican Candidate for the United States Senate, currently serves as the Representative for Florida’s 13th Congressional District. After receiving a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, she continued a distinguished career in public service to her native state that began in the State Senate and as Florida’s last elected Secretary of State. She resides in Longboat Key with her husband Anders Ebbeson and his 24-year-old daughter, Louise along with the constituents of District thirteen.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: elections; florida; fraud; harris
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To: theDentist

Dale Mabry is one of the main drags through Tampa.


21 posted on 10/09/2006 2:08:37 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (Golden Eagle defends scum like Bill Gates and Fred Phelps. And he does it willingly.)
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To: domenad

The poll was probably taken at a Republican fundraiser....and she only got 55% of the vote.

But seriously, I think she'll do much better than most the 'respected' polls indicate. I can't imagine that the majority of Floridians (republicans) will punch the chad for Bill Nelson. I'm not thinking she'll win yet, but it will be close.


22 posted on 10/09/2006 2:08:40 PM PDT by Diverdogz
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To: theDentist

Dale Mabry is a main artery through Tampa, Florida, eight lanes per side.


23 posted on 10/09/2006 2:09:15 PM PDT by domenad (In all things, in all ways, at all times, let honor guide me.)
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To: rface

Now wouldn't that be wonderful...Nelsen has been a senator so long, I'd be very surprised he can actually be beat [today...in Florida thanks to Jeb Bush, it's very hard to win an election through fraud as the dimwits have done in the past]. I'll pray Harris beats his socks off. ;o)


24 posted on 10/09/2006 2:09:54 PM PDT by shield (A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand; but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
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To: rface

Well, well -- just goes to prove how bogus these polls are. Oooooh - the GOP is in trouble..... I think it's the other way around.


25 posted on 10/09/2006 2:10:57 PM PDT by freeperfromnj
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To: domenad

We'd rather see Harris naked.


26 posted on 10/09/2006 2:11:02 PM PDT by GraniteStateConservative (...He had committed no crime against America so I did not bring him here...-- Worst.President.Ever.)
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To: Diverdogz

The "Politics in the Park" is a civic event where they invite anyone who wants to come & meet candidates, get bumper stickers, and/or drink pop & eat hotdogs.

Chances are, Harris put on a little show.


27 posted on 10/09/2006 2:12:11 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: Brilliant

A little show...like riding a horse maybe :)


28 posted on 10/09/2006 2:14:17 PM PDT by Diverdogz
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To: domenad

Where on Dale Mabry?


29 posted on 10/09/2006 2:15:44 PM PDT by CremeSaver
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To: Brilliant; domenad
Are you male or female?

That is a very important question :)

30 posted on 10/09/2006 2:15:50 PM PDT by 1035rep
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To: Diverdogz

I wish I owned the rights to that photo


31 posted on 10/09/2006 2:16:02 PM PDT by SF Republican
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To: rface

A straw poll at a political picnic? In Lakeland?

Well, it's all over now...


32 posted on 10/09/2006 2:16:32 PM PDT by MineralMan (Non-evangelical Atheist)
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To: domenad
BULL CRAP! You've got to be kidding me!

It was a straw poll for cryin' out loud. Did you not read that part of it, or do you think Katherine "fixed" the straw poll?

Anything can happen in a straw poll, but it is a good sign.

33 posted on 10/09/2006 2:16:37 PM PDT by capt. norm (Liberalism = cowardice disguised as tolerance.)
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To: rface

My wife and I have sent in our Absentee Military votes and are proud to say it was Katherine Harris we gladly voted for.


34 posted on 10/09/2006 2:16:53 PM PDT by ICE-FLYER (God bless and keep the United States of America)
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To: domenad

its 'cause of the horse pictures I tells ya! :)


35 posted on 10/09/2006 2:16:54 PM PDT by isom35
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To: rface

Why is it that I see ads for Nelson on TV constantly, but I haven't seen anything by Harris yet (Tampa Bay area)?


36 posted on 10/09/2006 2:17:19 PM PDT by doc30 (Democrats are to morals what and Etch-A-Sketch is to Art.)
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To: GraniteStateConservative

Would you settle for Lady Godiva?

37 posted on 10/09/2006 2:18:31 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (Are there any men left in Washington? Or are there only cowards? Ahmad Shah Massoud)
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To: 1035rep

Indeed. It may earn Harris an extra vote or two, depending on the answer.


38 posted on 10/09/2006 2:18:52 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: domenad

MEMO FROM DOMENAD TO SELF:

SELF: Just in case. Buy set of pasties ( XL? ) to cover appropriate portions for use at High Noon on Dale Mabry.


39 posted on 10/09/2006 2:18:55 PM PDT by gb63
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To: Diverdogz
The poll was probably taken at a Republican fundraiser....and she only got 55% of the vote.

Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, which went for President Bush in 2004 by about 60% - 40%. Plus, Harris' father, who recently passed away, was a huge mover and shaker in Polk business and politics. If Katherine Harris couldn't win a majority of a vote here, she's truly sunk.

40 posted on 10/09/2006 2:21:01 PM PDT by CFC__VRWC (AIDS, abortion, euthanasia - Don't liberals just kill ya?)
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