[Dan from Michigan]

The Lakeland area (Putnam County?) went for Bush twice as well so there'll probably be some inroads there among locals.

The Republicans need an outsider to run down there.

[Freedom Dignity n Honor]

"The Republicans need an outsider to run down there."

Yep. Carpetbaggers to the rescue again but this time it's not to make sure the x slaves are protected but to protect those who are helpless and can't speak for themselves.