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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-05-06....Katherine Harris - Happy Birthday!
DollyCali; JulieRNR21
| April 5, 2006
| dollycali; JulieRNR21
Posted on 04/04/2006 10:03:46 PM PDT by DollyCali
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Reflections on Katherine Harris by FReeper JulieRN21
Like most of America, I first heard her name in the days following Election Day 2000 when Al Gore contested the results in FL.
There was one petite woman (despite appearing much taller on TV; she is only 5' 2" and is probably 100 pounds soaking wet)........standing between Gore and his attempt to steal the FL electoral votes. We learned later that Al Gore instructed his staff to begin a vicious smear campaign to question the integrity of Katherine Harris during the drawn-out recount process.
In 2000 Katherine Harris was the Secretary of State of FL and it was her duty to certify results of election recounts in all the FL counties. She had a specific deadline to meet that was mandated by FL election laws passed by the FL Legislature.
She upheld the FL election laws and did her job with grace and courage despite despicable personal attacks launched by the Dems and their media cohorts.
Perhaps Democrats should direct their anger at the Supreme Court if they still want to complain. In 'Bush v. Gore' the US Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 vote that the hand recounts violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution because since different standards were used by voter counters the recount did not treat all votes equally.
Since both federal law and the Constitution require that the electoral votes for president be cast on a certain day, Florida's electoral votes would not be counted if the deadline was missed. Therefore the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that there was not enough time left to conduct a manual recount that would pass the Constitutional requirements. That ruling left Bush the certified winner in Florida with 537 votes more and Gore conceded the election.
In December 2001 I met her in person for the first time at a Sarasota Republican Club Christmas Party. One of my first comments to her was...."Thank you for your courage in 2000 despite the hateful personal attacks from the media and the Democrats." She responded that she was 'just doing her job and her duty to uphold Florida's election laws'.
I mentioned I was a Freeper on FreeRepublic.com. She smiled warmly and said that the emails, notes and flowers sent to her office by Freepers gave her encouragement when she was under tremendous pressure.
In 2002 she announced she would run for the US House to succeed Rep. Dan Miller who was 'term-limiting' himself after 10 years in Congress. The local liberal paper, owned by the NYT, attacked her campaign incessantly (just as it is currently doing) and then endorsed an unknown unqualified lawyer who was Yale classmate of the Clintons.
I have a vivid memory of saying to her at her Victory Party on election night 2002: "Katherine, they tried to destroy your campaign this year just like they tried to destroy you in 2000....but 'We the People' of Sarasota have made you our Congresswoman! "
Her eyes suddenly filled with tears and she gave me a hug. In that moment I knew just how much she had suffered during the weeks she was under attack in 2000.
Her fellow Republicans in Congress recognized her leadership skills and made her Deputy Assistant Majority Whip under Rep. Tom DeLay.
Rep. Harris authored the American Dream Downpayment Act of 2003 helping Americans achieve first time home ownership by assisting with downpayment and closing costs. Homeownership enables individuals achieve economic stability and also benefits the national economy.
On March 30, 2004, she introduced "Carlie's Law," named for Carlie Brucia, an 11-year-old Sarasota girl who was brutally kidnapped, raped and murdered in February 2004. The legislation would revoke probation when a federal felon commits a felony crime of violence or when he or she perpetrates any crime of violence against a child under the age of 16. Carlie's Law which was passed in 2005 as the Children's Safety Act.
Veterans organizations endorse her for consistently supporting their needs such as obtaining approval for a National Veterans Cemetery in the Sarasota County area.
The NRA has given her an A+ rating for her continued defense of the Second Amendment.
When Rep. Harris ran for reelection in 2004 she was targeted by Code Pink wackos for harassment. A few tattooed 'Pink Ladies' had alerted the local TV media that they would be giving her a 'pink slip' when she spoke to a local Republican Club. I was among supporters who greeted her arrival and provided welcoming view for the TV camera.
When Rep, Harris began her speech, two of the Pinkos, who had pretended to be prospective members of the Club, jumped up and began to heckle her. I happen to be sitting next to them....so I stood up and I began to chant 'Two More Years'. The membership joined in and we succeeded in foiling their plan to attack Rep. Harris with their media cohorts recording it on video.
Since she announced she would run for the US Senate, the attacks and doomsday predictors are in full battle mode......It's 'déjà vu' of 2000.
To make her campaign more competitive, Katherine Harris has pledged her personal fortune echoing the example of our Founders who 'pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor' in the Declaration of Independence.
Her book, 'Center of the Storm' details her faith, values and the principles that helped her through the aftermath of Election 2000. One of those is ' "be broken or bitter or be better"! Katherine Harris chose to be better.
General George C. Marshall said of Victory: It is not enough to fight. It is the spirit which we bring to the fight that decides the issue.
Congresswoman Katherine Harris is a true conservative who has demonstrated that she has the spirit and the 'true grit' for the fight to defeat liberal Dem Bill Nelson.
JulieRN21 with Katherine Harris
JulieRNR21 Profile Page
JulieRNR22 in Forum
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 109th; birthdayparty; chadbuster; congress; constitutionalist; feminine; florida; fun; happybirthday; katherineharris; politics; visionary; womanoffaith
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To: DollyCali
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:14:23 PM PDT
by
tiredoflaundry
(She left suds in the bucket, And the clothes hangin' out on the line)
To: NautiNurse
Good job on lunch sweet lady!
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:18:43 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: JulieRNR21
be afraid, be very afraid
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:22:19 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: snugs
Love it, snugs! Although, it turns out it is April 6th - tomorrow. Hey, at least you'll be prepared.
But those shoes....really....aqua???? ha ha ha
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:24:28 PM PDT
by
NordP
(I've seen enough "24" to know there are many things a President cannot talk about, yet must do.)
To: LUV W
I still have a 5lb tin of heroes to eat first, so no Roses for me at Easter.
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:25:23 PM PDT
by
snugs
(An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
To: NordP
Well it will be the 6th just my time at 7.00pm LOL
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:26:49 PM PDT
by
snugs
(An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
To: JulieRNR21
Look...you gals can choose the flowers...as for me... a full-blooded West Texas American and former soldier I might add...I think the proper nickname for Katherine Harris is "Cold Steel".
That's what she is made of and that is what we soldiers think she gave the Democrats. She was the final nail in the coffin...she plunged the knife straight through their wicked little schemes.
To: DollyCali; JulieRNR21
Hmmm...lookin' through my closet for
possible choices for a gown for this evening...
Whatcha think?
too fussy? - OR - too somber??
Perhaps I could just borrow one from
one of these ladies - - ...
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:33:55 PM PDT
by
LadyX
((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
To: DollyCali
Hope you enjoyed the muffins, bagels and crumpets for lunch plus of course the chocolates to munch, thought that in addition to the beer I had better make a food contributio to the evening do.
A couple of quiches
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:34:11 PM PDT
by
snugs
(An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
To: NordP
I know why the aqua shoes.. In honor of the water at key west.. tropical aqua..
and missy where is your palm tree????
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:35:54 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: All
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. HARRIS - ALL THE BEST SUCCESS TO YOU!!!
NordP
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:36:02 PM PDT
by
NordP
(I've seen enough "24" to know there are many things a President cannot talk about, yet must do.)
To: snugs
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:36:45 PM PDT
by
NordP
(I've seen enough "24" to know there are many things a President cannot talk about, yet must do.)
To: snugs
English Chicks on FR!
Can you make a good spotted dog!
To: snugs
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:39:33 PM PDT
by
NordP
(I've seen enough "24" to know there are many things a President cannot talk about, yet must do.)
To: DollyCali
Excellent come back re: aqua shoes. I should have had more faith in snugs! ha ha
Funny you should mention Palm Trees.... ;-)
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:41:22 PM PDT
by
NordP
(I've seen enough "24" to know there are many things a President cannot talk about, yet must do.)
To: I got the rope
I think the proper nickname for Katherine Harris is "Cold Steel".
That's what she is made of and that is what we soldiers think she gave the Democrats. She was the final nail in the coffin...she plunged the knife straight through their wicked little schemes.
Right you are!....Sometimes it takes a 'steel knife' to slay the Demon-RATs' evil schemes!
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:42:33 PM PDT
by
JulieRNR21
(Katherine Harris is 'In It to Win It' .....Go here: http://www.electharris.org/)
To: LadyX
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:48:57 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali; JulieRNR21
I heard Katherine was wearing this gown - lavendar really IS her color. No doubt who the belle of the ball will be. :)
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:53:10 PM PDT
by
Billie
To: I got the rope
You mean spotted dick but don't forget the custard !!.
One of my favourite desserts actually I like butter and sugar on it not custard but most people prefer custard.
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:56:16 PM PDT
by
snugs
(An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
To: NordP
I like aqua I can remember when I was about 11 aqua shoes were very popular never had a pair myself but when I saw those I thought here is my chance LOL.
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posted on
04/05/2006 12:58:23 PM PDT
by
snugs
(An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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