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Katherine Harris encourages people of all faiths to engage in government
Katherine Harris Campaign Press Release ^ | August 26, 2006 | Harris for Senate campaign

Posted on 08/27/2006 2:38:55 PM PDT by JulieRNR21

STATEMENT OF CLARIFICATION

TAMPA--In a recent article published in the Florida Baptist Witness, Congresswoman Katherine Harris was asked to comment on the interplay of faith and politics in the public square. In the interview, Harris was speaking to a Christian audience, addressing a common misperception that people of faith should not be actively involved in government. Addressing this Christian publication, Harris provided a statement that explains her deep grounding in Judeo-Christian values.

Bryan Rudnick, Harris for Senate Campaign Manager stated, "I joined this campaign because Congresswoman Harris is a passionate supporter of Israel, the Jewish people and always has the best interests of all Floridians at heart. As the grandson of Holocaust survivors, I know that she encourages people of all faiths to engage in government so that our country can continue to thrive on the principles set forth by our Founding Fathers, without malice towards anyone."

In Congress, Katherine Harris has consistently supported pro-Israel legislation. Representative Harris co-sponsored numerous resolutions including: H. Con. Res. 248, to honor the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and to reaffirm Congress' commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of intolerance; H.Con.Res. 392, to recognize the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel; H.Con.Res. 101, to push for the European Union to add Hezbollah to its list of terrorist organizations; and H.Res. 575, to stress that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not take part in elections held by the Palestinian Authority.

As a Florida State Senator, Katherine Harris co-sponsored S. 3062, the Holocaust and Yom Hashoah Victims Resolution, encouraging observation of the day to remember the horrific tragedy of the Holocaust. While serving as Secretary of State, Congresswoman Harris advocated for funding for the Florida - Israel Linkage Institute to promote business/ cultural/educational/technological exchanges, and she traveled to Israel for personal and professional purposes. As Harris frequently reminds voters in her campaign speeches for the U.S. Senate, she is committed to standing by Israel.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: dontgetsnippy; election; florida; gettingsnippy; katherineharris; senate; snarky
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To: bjs1779

Ping.


121 posted on 08/27/2006 7:19:27 PM PDT by floriduh voter (TOM GALLAGHER IS THE ONLY CONSERVATIVE FOR GUV www.tg2006.com)
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To: FloridianBushFan

She never said 'only Christians should be in office'.


122 posted on 08/27/2006 7:20:47 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: durasell

FYI....her campaign manager is Jewish!


123 posted on 08/27/2006 7:22:29 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: JulieRNR21

See Kathy. See Kathy backtrack. Backtrack, Kathy, backtrack!


124 posted on 08/27/2006 7:25:00 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (Here to Help)
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To: Rodney King

If you don't think that people who are not from Florida should post on these threads, why don't you just post in the Florida section?




Show me where I said that? All I said to another poster was 'since you are not from Florida, she won't miss your vote''

And please tell me where 'the Florida section' is?

I did put 'Florida' in the keywords. Is that what you mean?


125 posted on 08/27/2006 7:32:19 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: Obadiah

Thanks for your support of Katherine harris!


126 posted on 08/27/2006 7:33:25 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: ChessExpert
She is merely emphasizing traditional American values

What she said wis that it was morally wrong not to vote for a Christian.

127 posted on 08/27/2006 7:34:57 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (Here to Help)
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To: stands2reason

Where did she blame her audience?


128 posted on 08/27/2006 7:36:23 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: LUV W; JulieRNR21
There are some to whom no matter what Katherine Harris says, they are going to come to unfair or biased conclusions. They never liked her and will never like anything she does or says. She should just go on forward and not dwell on this. The more she tries to "undo" something (and I didn't hear the original statement) the bigger the pile of ravellings becomes. That is the only thing I thought the Clintoons did right...they never tried to qualify anything they said...and it would finally die from inactivity on their part. She is a gutsy lady and will overcome this just like she has so many other criticisms. I will not respond to hateful posts, so don't anyone even go there.

I believe you are right. In our attempts to "undo" perceived wrongs, we frequently give more fuel to the fire for those waiting to misinterpret. KH is courageous and determined and should continue to move forward.

129 posted on 08/27/2006 7:36:50 PM PDT by Faith
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To: floriduh voter

Religion has always been a "hot" topic here, along with illegals, the GOP, rinos, crevo, and others. oh and did I mention illegals?


130 posted on 08/27/2006 7:37:21 PM PDT by darkangel82 (Higher visibility leads to greater zottability.)
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To: ChessExpert

From some of the postings I’ve seen, I’ve concluded there is a lot of anti-Christian bigotry from the atheist right on FreeRepublic. And if you don’t think these people are “fundies” just question evolution and you’ll soon know.




Ditto & Bump


131 posted on 08/27/2006 7:38:34 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: pleikumud

Those quotes sound Deist to me, not Christian.


132 posted on 08/27/2006 7:40:31 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (Here to Help)
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To: stands2reason

Why does the title not match the body?




Have no I dear what you are asking.


133 posted on 08/27/2006 7:40:31 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: Faith

Thank you. I was afraid that I was sounding muddled. She is very brave and has had to contend with harsh critics her whole career....especiallly since 2000.


134 posted on 08/27/2006 7:46:02 PM PDT by luvie ("I want our troops to understand that not only does the country support them, but--we'll win! GWB)
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To: Nextrush
If her name had been Specter they probably would have been around

Rove et al support Specter because Specter wins. If they thought Harris could win, they'd support her. Not saying it's right, just that it's so.

135 posted on 08/27/2006 7:46:40 PM PDT by libravoter (Live from the People's Republic of Cambridge)
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To: JulieRNR21

FYI....her campaign manager is Jewish!




Paid staff are excluded from our pool. Her photo op must be with a Jewish person whom is not in her employ.


136 posted on 08/27/2006 7:47:53 PM PDT by durasell (!)
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To: stands2reason; GOPsupporterFL; ChessExpert

She said that only Christians should be elected, and she didn't take it back.





I'm so sorry she failed to mention your hero......."Siddharta Gautama (Buddha-enlightened one)"(featured on your FR profile page).

Calm down.....I'll pass along your request that she issue press release mentioning Buddhists!


137 posted on 08/27/2006 7:51:26 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: ClaireSolt

Thanks Claire......BUMP


138 posted on 08/27/2006 7:56:15 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here: http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: NYer
When Godless people are elected this is what can happen:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1675381/posts

139 posted on 08/27/2006 7:57:52 PM PDT by floriduh voter (TOM GALLAGHER IS THE ONLY CONSERVATIVE FOR GUV www.tg2006.com)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

"No, they were not taking way out of context. She should stop making excuses for her own gaffes and foibles by blaming everyone else for them, and quit being a horses ass at every turn and drop out for the good of the party, and endorse a more viable candidate. It's her fault most of her campaign staff left her in droves."

It's time for Jeb to step in and replace her as the candidate for the good of the party. If the Democrats get 51 votes in the Senate, there will be impeachment hearings for his brother! Jeb could beat Bill Nelson in a landslide, even at this late point in the race.


140 posted on 08/27/2006 7:59:08 PM PDT by nj26 (Border Security=Homeland Security... Put Our Military on the Border! (Proud2BNRA))
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