Harris Wins Republican Nomination Poised to Defeat Bill Nelson in November

Katherine Harris for Senate Campaign ^ | Sept. 5, 2006 | Katherine Harris for Senate Campaign (Florida)

[JulieRNR21]

HARRIS WINS REPUBLICAN NOMINATION

POISED TO DEFEAT BILL NELSON IN NOVEMBER

TAMPA, FL—Congresswoman Katherine Harris received the Republican nomination for United States Senate this evening, and celebrated her landslide victory at campaign headquarters with nearly a hundred grassroots supporters in attendance. Harris received the nomination by winning nearly every one of Florida’s 67 counties, demonstrating voters’ confidence in her leadership and ability to unseat Bill Nelson in November.

Congresswoman Harris states, “I am thankful for the widespread support demonstrated by tonight’s strong victory. I’m thankful for the personal sacrifices made by my family, staff and many dear friends who all united on my behalf because Florida deserves better than Bill Nelson. When elected to the Senate in November, I will finish the fight I started in the House and ensure that Florida remains a place where hard-working families can keep more of their hard-earned money while living in safe and affordable communities.”

While the Harris campaign is very pleased with tonight’s election results, all of our energies will continue to be focused upon unseating the do-nothing liberal incumbent, Bill Nelson. Harris’ opponent has missed countless opportunities to provide the leadership Florida deserves in the United States Senate while she has a clear record of demonstrating leadership and delivering results for all Floridians.

While serving in the State Senate, as Secretary of State, and in the United States Congress, Katherine Harris has fulfilled her promises and fought for Florida’s best interests. Throughout her tenure in public office, Harris has championed legislation to bolster Florida’s economic development, cut taxes, reduce government spending and support traditional values. Katherine Harris will continue to do what is right for the people of Florida and work to advance their values as the next Republican U.S. Senator from the great state of Florida.

For more information visit:

http://www.electharris.org

[COEXERJ145]

Harris Wins Republican Nomination Poised to Defeat Be Crushed by Bill Nelson in November

That's a more accurate title.

[no dems]

Hey, there are 62 days until the election on Nov. 7. That is an eternity in politics. Anything can happen. If the GOP in FL will get behind her she can defeat Nelson.

Don't forget that a few weeks ago Rick Santorum was down 23 points in the polls. Now, he's pulled to within 6 points of Casey.

[highball]

Looks like early demonrat reports of her ignominious defeat were greatly exaggerated.

I don't think many of us here really thought that she would lose the primary. We just don't think she has a prayer of winning the general.

I won't have much sympathy for Florida when they send another Dim to Washington.

[highball]

I bet half you guys demanding everyone "get behind" Harris because she is the Republican nominee are REFUSING to support the "official" Republican nominee in half a dozen other states, like Kean in NJ and most notably Schlessinger in CT. Those people legitablity won their party's nomination, where's all the outpouring of freeper support because their "better than the Democrat"? Are you supporting Schlessinger and going to campaign like heck for him, or are you rooting for Al Gore's ol' running Joe Loserman (and his 90% liberal voting record) to win?

Well put.

Maybe if Kean and Schlessinger would thrust out their chests when being interviewed?

[SmoothTalker]

I agree with you. I think this is a failure of Elizabeth Dole to recruit better candidates. I'd be shocked if Harris wins this election.

[SmoothTalker]

"Looks like early demonrat reports of her ignominious defeat were greatly exaggerated."

I don't think a single person on here predicted losing in the primary. Its the general that she appears ready to be slaughtered in. She's run a terrible campaign.

[RNO1]

I did not trash McBride..Nor did other Harris supporters.I simply pointed out his record...I do not believe that I or others criticized his appearance or dress...or said he was stupid....or a whole bunch of things that were said against Katherine Harris....Simply pointing how is record is not trashing him....There is a big difference that you some how seem to overlook....We pointed out the fact that he walked under a flag of Mexico with a group tied to ANSWER....Can you dispute that....That is what I saw in all the threads that I participated in....

[B Knotts]

I'd LOVE to see Harris win in November just because it would tick off the Democrats *and* the Bushies in one fell swoop. I think the Bushies will work harder to defeat her than the Dems will.

BUMP to that. I really don't understand why they hate her so much. She prevented the RATS from stealing the election, so that Pres. Bush could be elected in the first place!

The negativity towards her has been uncalled for, and seems coordinated.

[Old_Mil]

Representative Katherine Harris has won the GOP primary, fair and square - -

It is now time to unite around this brave lady, no matter what the chances are for or against her winning the seat that Nelson now occupies .

You're assuming that libertarian/RINO Republicans live by the same standard of "party faithfulness" that they try and impose on conservatives when a RINO is nominated. I certainly do hope Harris wins the general election, but I see a situation where a good number of RINOs would rather vote for Nelson than someone who is a social conservative developing soon.

[Antoninus]

Rumors of KH's political death were greatly exaggerated.

So much for the theory that she's a "weak" candidate. If that were true, one of her oppponents should have been able to make mincemeat out of her, no?

[WOSG]

Maybe it's an uphill climb,
but it's time to get behind our primary winner, Katherine Harris.

I HOPE she beats Bill Nelson, who is a liberal and an idiot and would make Kennedy and Reid the masters of the Senate.

[WOSG]

No Republican will stand in her way now.
We need to unite behind our candidates.

I hope and expect even Jeb Bush will campaign for her.

[COEXERJ145]

I hope she wins too but in this case, I'm not optimistic.

[brazzaville]

Good morning.

Don't forget the Republican party's refusal to back Tom McClintock and their efforts to defeat him in California.

Michael Frazier

[WOSG]

"I bet half you guys demanding everyone "get behind" Harris because she is the Republican nominee are REFUSING to support the "official" Republican nominee in half a dozen other states, like Kean in NJ and most notably Schlessinger in CT."

I can't speak for others but as for me I would support all the Republican nominees, unless they have some character blemishes (which I dont see here). That said, we have some real viable candidates (like Kean, Steele, Kennedy in Minn.) and we have candidates who are long-shorts or worse (CT is an example). We should support and not undercut any GOP candidate post-primary, but our energy and effort is best centered around winnable races.

To any good Republican: *definitely* get behind Kean ... he's ahead in the polls and has a very good chance to pick up that seat.

And for the record, despite the previous polls, I consider Harris a winnable race now. If Harris can get the GOP behind her and build up her base support, she would be in striking distance.

[mountainfolk]

Congratulations to Katherine Harris on her primary win. She reminds me of the "Little Engine That Could". I think that the GOP now needs to back her without reservation, along with Crist for governor. Harris will bring her tenacity to DC and it will be a welcome change for the Republican party. If she could get such a large number of voters out to vote for her, there is every reason for her to win in November. For the backers of the primary losers, I would hope that they consider that had their guy won, they would have expected the Harris voters to support him. In particular, if Will McBride wants a career in politics, he needs to take this defeat as an opportunity to show he has the right political stamina to congratulate and support Katherine Harris. He got a good count this time, and the experience is something he needed. How he contributes to a Republican win in November will be a test of his political muscle and character as well. VOTE STRAIGHT REPUBLICAN IN NOVEMBER.

[dennisw]

In the unlikely event she wins she'll be identified as - Katherine Harris (R-Starbucks)

[WOSG]

"Is that you, Alan Schlesinger? :0)"

Look, it may be fun to laugh at one of our own Senate candidates, but consider this: CT is a deep blue state and
its a real long shot race (er snowballs chance in hell race). So hats off to getting a Republican willing to put his hat in the ring, giving Republicans a choice (cue the Teddy Roosevelt speech) ... "It's not the critic who counts".

[bmwcyle]

God Bless and good luck to her and the Freepers of FL.

[WOSG]

" You can put that same question to a plethora of so called "FReeper" who for months used the same tactics regarding posting their anti- Kathrine Harris bashing here"

I was bashing Harris pre-primary because I thought Florida could find a better nominee. ... the primary voters have spoken, and now is the time to put that behind us and unit behind defeating the sub-par moronic liberal Senator Nelson.

Please, someone post that pick of Nelson coming out from watching Moore's "Farenheit 911" with that silly grin ... a reminder of the choice we have.