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Reno is unelectable in Florida. The Democrats down here actually believe she'll turn out their base like nobody else but IMHO the only turnout she'll actually drive is the vote against her. McBride may be a different story but he'll have to win the nomination first. No easy matter unless he's willing to say things which will kill his chances in the general election.

The most interesting point in the article to me is that 30% of the Democrats will vote for Bush against Reno. While many of these will do so on the gun issue, some will undoubtedly appreciate the effort he's made to govern like a Democrat. He's made the government grow significantly (7 1/2% annually prior to the revenue crunch) and he's gotten the legislature to greatly strengthen the Governor's powers - long a liberal goal in Florida.

...he's gotten the legislature to greatly strengthen the Governor's powers - long a liberal goal in Florida.

I don't know why Chiles never did it, but, it should be noted that FL ranked near last in the nation in terms of gov powers before the changes made by Gov Bush.

McBride may be a different story but he'll have to win the nomination first. No easy matter unless he's willing to say things which will kill his chances in the general election.

caltrop, Should you remember to freepmail me after this election, you will discover to your surprise that I had this additional problem, above in bold, solved as well by my idea. Too bad for McBride that I am supporting Gov Bush! :)