Associated Press Writer
Saturday, August 24, 2002
MIAMI -- The 2002 governor's race was supposed to be payback time for Florida Democrats.
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But in the waning days before the Sept. 10 [Dem] primary, the Democratic field offers uncertainty on how to challenge a well-heeled incumbent enjoying above-average approval ratings, who is trying to become the first Republican to earn re-election since Reconstruction.
"I think it's going to be a very, very, very hard job for Democrats to beat Jeb Bush," said Charles Whitehead, a former state Democratic party chairman.
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"I think we've been put in a very difficult position in the state," said state Rep. Bob Henriquez, a Tampa Democrat. "Because the scenario most Democrats understand is that we have a train wreck waiting to happen in the Democratic primary."
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Note to FR -- Some new photos you may have missed:
Governor Bush speaks to crowd on the USS Kennedy upon
its return from deployment in the Middle East.
Gov Bush visits military personnel returning from Afghanistan.
Governor Bush shows off new t-shirt from the USS John F. Kennedy.
Lt. Governor Brogan visits with veterans at VFW Post in Jacksonville.
Lt Gov Borgan with vets.
Lt Gov Brogan at a GOP Rally in Nassau County, FL.
Gov Bush talks with FL elementary students.
Gov Bush lifts student for a 'helicopter ride' in the air.
Gov Bush receives a warm welcome from educators in Kissimmee, FL.