Katherine Harris to Run for Senate in 2006

[kskiska]

Fla. Rep. Katherine Harris to Run for Senate in 2006 Against Bill Nelson

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Jun 7, 2005 — Republican Rep. Katherine Harris, who as Florida's secretary of state was both praised and vilified for her part in the 2000 presidential recount, said Tuesday she will run for the Senate next year against Democrat Bill Nelson.

"The time has come to launch a campaign for the U.S. Senate," said Harris, who is serving her second term in Congress.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=827270

[cdb]

1. A true repugnant creep

She will be embraced by the Dark side. What a horrible bitch.

[Idioteque]

2. Woohooooooooo!!

Put Nelson's seat in the "safe" column!

[demo dutch]

32. I don't know, he will have a tough fight on his hands..mark my words!

[olddad56]

35. she might if we still had honest elections.

[dissent1977]

37. No, there is nothing safe about an election in Florida

The people who cast the votes decide nothing, the people who count the votes decide everything.

[99Pancakes]

44. Yes

I think she's learned a lot about cheating to win. Perhaps she feels comfortable with all that wisdom shes gained. Gee, after all, if you can steal the Presidency......

[Jammer]

80. I agree We need Voter cards so they can't steal any more elections

[ronnykmarshall]

3. Time for one of these

:puke:

The thought of that creature in the Senate :puke:


don't count her out either.

That hag has the connections to slither into office.

[trogdor]

Only in Florida.

Only in Florida can a two-term congresscritter with no legislative record to speak of lay claim to a seat in the United States Senate.

[1monster]

16. No. It can happen anywhere these people control the vote counting.

It doesn't matter who we vote for. The person who will "win" is the person the vote counters announce as the winner.

Florida was just first, because the BFEE had there son in place as governor and he put the people he needed to steal the election for his brother. Even then, it was clear that in a fair count Gore would have won. Ohio had the same problem in the 2004 election with GWB's capaign mananger in Ohio also being the top elections official.

And if you think any state is safe, you are dreaming. Remember the Georgia Senate race in 2002? Max Cleland and the low life who "won" the Senate seat.

[TroglodyteScholar]

41. And don't forget my fine state's governor, either......

[iconoclastNYC]

50. When you know where the skeletons are buried life is easy

[racaulk]

11. I totally agree

The only reason that * is even in office is because of the corruption Harris brought to the position of Secretary of State. The Repukes owe her big time, and their power players will rally behind her during her campaign for Senate. She will no doubt receive tons of $$$ from the RNC. She should not be easily dismissed, and this is definitely a race to watch last year.

[stellanoir]

4. once you've rigged a pResidential election

successfully, the sky is the limit.

[democrat in Tallahassee]

5. she'll never win a statewide election (fairly). her hometown

paper didn't even endorse her last time

[demo dutch]

33. I'm not so sure, many papers didn't endorse GW Bush either.. remember?

[Goldeneye]

6. Alright Floridians....what chance does she have?

Can she win...assuming a fair election.

[SteppingRazor]

9. Assuming a fair election, no.

And, yes, I'm a Floridian. She has absolutely, unequivically, ZERO chance of taking a Senate seat in Florida.

She can win a district race in a heavily GOP district to get a House seat, but a statewide race is beyond her.

I'm so confident about this, that in another thread I suggested running a more-liberal Dem against Nelson in the primary, on the off chance that they'd win. Because they'd sure beat Harris.

Democrats aren't the only ones in Florida who don't like Harris. The independent, mushy-middle voters can't stand her either. If she wins, they'll be having snowball fights in hell.

[Goldeneye]

12. sounds good to me.

Now we just need to have fair elections...pfff.

[Edgewater_Joe]

15. You KNOW This Was The Next Question

Can there be a fair election in 2006 in Florida?

[LynneSin]

23. Yes, but factor in the fact that the Florida voting system is challenged

She managed to wipe out tons of voters in heavily democratic regions. Nelson almost needs about a 10% margin of victory over Harris to prevent her from the steal.

So factoring in Florida's messed up election system - can we still defeat Cruella de Harris?

[bikesein]

26. How did she become Sect of State initially?

Was it a statewide election, or was she appointed?
Thanks.

[demo dutch]

36. She was elected, ran a very well funded tough campaign, see link

http://www.nndb.com/people/067/000038950/

Don't kid yourself... She is very well connected, the daughter of a Florida Senator (a banker), old Florida money and family. The "in" with the Bush clan etc.

She was elected state senator in 1994, she ran for Sect of state in 97 and spend 1 mil of her own money. She's a millionaire herself and married to one as well.
I'm quite worried about Bill Nelson. The repugs are determined to get rid of the last democratic senator in Florida. They managed quite well against Betty Castor wel respected democrat in FL, i.e. former FL State Senator and Sect of Education. Lost the 2004 Senator race to Mel Martinez who NEVER held ANY political office in Florida, but was handpicked as HUD Sect by GW Bush.

[Lochloosa]

13. Not a chance.

Everyone, true replublicans and demo's know she is Rep. Lite.

Oh, how I hate that women.......

[Deja Q]

7. Why isn't that criminal in jail?

For the same reason Ollie North isn't?

[aintitfunny]

8. Yuck. N/T

[uppityperson]

10. That subject line made me snort

Why bother even campaigning? Just put herself on the ballot and declare herself elected.

[dryan]

19. Don't count her out....

I have followed Bill Nelson's career for almost 25 years--even before he was elected to the Florida House back in the 1980s. He is a relentless campaigner. As much as I liked John Edwards, I think Kerry should have given Nelson more serious consideration. So is Katherine Harris. She is also very ruthless. She stabbed Sandra Mortham who was her friend and political mentor in the back to become Secretary of State. When Mortham started having problems, Harris put herself out as an alternative and got elected. She knew that she was going to be the last elected Secretary of State so she used the 4 years to fly around the state and the world networking. I've also heard her speak several times and she is pretty good. I don't know why she has to put on this "deer in the headlights--little girl lost" act. The woman has a Master's degree. Also, money will not be a problem for her--her grandfather was Ben Hill Griffin who was a citrus barron and owned most of the phosphate mines in Florida. Someone told me her personal worth was about $50 million dollars.

Harris wanted to run in 2004 for Graham's open seat but it was rumored Karl Rove asked her not to so Martinez would have a straight shot.

[iamjoy]

21. Sidebar - Ben Hill Griffin?

You mean, the one after whom they named the stadium at Florida Field is that witch's grandfather?

That's almost enough to make me root for the Noles. (NOT!)

Onto our main topic - is Karl Rove helping Harris? If so, we are screwed.

[dryan]

52. Ben Hill Griffin...

was one of Florida's wealthiest men. He made a fortune in citrus and phosphate. He also was known for his philantrophy and benevolence. His company was known for paying a living wage and good benefits when it was unheard of in the South. He was also a very active Democrat politics serving in the Florida House and Senate for several years from Polk County.

As with many great family fortunes there has been controversy. Harris and other family members were involved in a complicated lawsuit because she said that her brother who is now the president of the family's company was driving it into the ground financially. The Hill heirs receive an annual payout from the family's trust and it has significantly decreased over the last few years.

Here are the rumors about Rove....Harris started talking about running for the Senate in late 2003. Bill McCollum had already announced he wanted to run again and Martinez hadn't announced yet. Then a week or so later, she gave a tear jerker press conference and said for the good of the country...she was going to run for the Senate at a later date. I know some people in the local Rep. party who have told me that Rove asked her personally not to run so that all the brouhaha from the 2000 election would not be an issue (right!) in 2004 and would give Martinez a clear field. Rove apparently promised her a clear field in 2006.

Bill Nelson is formidable. He is smart, energetic, and money will not be a problem. He is also from a very wealthy family and his wife Grace is the heiress to the Winn-Dixie grocery store chain.

[dweller]

14. this tells me that

Diebold has now finished tweaking the 2006 midterm programming.

dp

[Crankie Avalon]

17. Wow...

...five years after her disgraceful role in the theft of the 2000 election, not only is this person's political career not dead but she's actually contemplating a U.S. Senate run.

How low can the bar go?

[Mr_Spock]

18. Katherine (good for nothin') Whoris?

I hate her fucking guts.

[UpInArms]

24. you have expressed my sentiments exactly

thank you for your eloquence.

:hi:

[Mr_Spock]

51. LMAO - some folks don't get any respect...

and they don't deserve it :rofl:

[Roland99]

20. She certainly has experience with 's'elections, eh?

How much has ChoicePoint DBT donated to her so far?

[second edition]

22. I would give money to Nelson just to see her defeated.

He isn't even my senator. She aided and abetted Bush's stolen election in 2000. I would love to see her lose in a landslide. She deserves nothing less.

[wakeme2008]

25. Stop Stop Stop...... Harris is NOT the GOP candidate for Senate

There are some very strong Repugs in the primary.. And IMHO they are not going to rollover for her....

[TahitiNut]

27. Perhaps some crossover Dems could help her in the primary?

:evilgrin:

[zipplewrath]

28. And they are better connected

There are some very well connected republicans in the state interested in running in that race. And I'd bet ya that she can't count on much open/public support from the White House in the primary. I'm dubious she'll even win the nomination. But it's hard to tell since so many republicans are still registered democrats so they won't be involved.

[siliconefreak]

29. The world is coming to an end (n/t)

[Supersedeas]

30. FREEPS UNITE BEHIND YOUR LEADER!!!

[demo dutch]

31. YUCK!!! Angry democrates will definately come out to vote.. that's

a great thing!

[Orangepeel]

34. She may not win the primary. The leadership forced her to drop out before

It was rumored that she wanted to run last time, for Bob Graham's old seat. That seat was open and it would have been easier than running against an incumbant. But, the White House wanted Martinez and she was encouraged to drop out.

Maybe support for her this time was the payoff for bowing out last time, but if so, then the White House has written off Bill Nelson's seat. The woman can't win a statewide election. If she does, that might be the catalyst we need for verified voting because nobody will believe it. She barely won a congressional race in a district CREATED especially for her.

[demo dutch]

38. I disagree. She was discouraged by the WH to run in 2004 because

they feared it would prompt angry Democrats to come out en-masse and that would jeopardize Bush's win in Florida. I'm quite worried about Nelson. The repugs are determined to get rid of the last democratic senator in Florida. She's very well connected, (incl. her ties with the Bush clan) a degree from Harvard, quite wealthy and a political resume tied to FL. She was the granddaughter of Florida state senator (as well as prominent citrus and cattle tycoon) Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. who died in 1990

When she ran for Sect of State, she overcame a series of scandals that had to do with illegal campaign contributions and still managed to get elected. She know how to play the game and I wouldn't be surprised if she manages to beat Nelson! I'm quite worried! The only saving grace is that Nelson is a Yale guy!

Quite frankly I was shocked that Betty Castor lost against Martinez, a complete unknown, who never even held political office in Florida! It should have been a landslide for Castor, instead it was a close election, between the dirty campaign and the fudging of votes they were able to hand it to Martinez.

[Orangepeel]

43. Martinez wasn't a complete unknown.

He was very well known in Central Florida. He was the elected chairman (mayor) of Orange County before being picked for HUD, as well as a prominent lawyer. Castor should have won, but there's no reason it should have been a landslide.

You have a valid point about the WH discouraging her in '04 because they were worried about ramifications for bush. But the energizing factor should work for us in '06, too. Republican loyalists always vote, but Democratic loyalists aren't as reliable in off year elections. She should bring them out. And, independents will think she is a joke.

I'm not saying that Nelson should expect to phone it in and cruise to victory. But, if he campaigns like he did against McCullum and the election isn't completely rigged, he'll win against Harris.

[bluedog]

39. shes also a LIAR

False Statements Given By Harris


VENICE, Fla. -- Officials in Indiana and Washington say they're dumbfounded by a statement U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris of Sarasota made about a terrorist plot to blow up a power grid in Indiana.
During a speech to 600 people Monday in Venice, Harris either shared a closely held secret or passed along second-hand information as fact.
A staff member of the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, which oversees the nation's intelligence operations, said he had heard of no such plot.

And Indiana officials in the county where the power grid is located were at a loss to explain where the information originated. Carmel Mayor James Brainard and a spokesman for Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan said they had no knowledge of such a plot. Brainard said he had never spoken to Harris.

[cboy4]

40. I've selected a campaign slogan for that witch:

"CROOKED VOTING MACHINES FOR ALL 55 STATES!"

[not fooled]

42. "What have we become? Where is God?"

(from Ollie in the SD Reader--he was reviewing the Anna Nicole Show, but applies equally to another repellant female, Whoris)

[Massachusetts]

45. "Katherine Harris to Run for Senate in 2006"

YOU BETTER VOTE FOR ME MY PRETTY!!!

[MaineDem]

46. Damn!

Nothing like cashing in on incompetence.

[tom_paine]

47. She would be a PERFECT Imperial Senator!

Just enough of a lapdog, just the correct lack of ethics and loyalty above all to her Imperial Family.

And, considering the absolutely corruption ofthe Florida "voting" system, I would say that the 'election' is already over and that poor Mr. Nelson has lost a close, but clearly decisive race.

It send the perfect message to the Imperial Subjects of Amerika and I think her ascension is probably a foregone "Diebold" conclusion.

"He who casts the votes decides noting. He who counts the votes decides everything."
--Josef Stalin, who would have been jealous of Diebold's black boxes

[olddad56]

48. she's a fake.

she has had more plastic surgery than Michael Jackson. Maybe more if you count the rubber tits.

[realFedUp]

49. Only in America....

and in other dictatorships...

[JCMach1]

53. (Katherine) Harris to challenge Nelson for Senate

U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, the Republican star of the disputed 2000 presidential election and a favorite target of Democrats, said Tuesday she'll challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson for his seat in 2006.

Harris' move comes as Republicans grow increasingly intent on vanquishing Democrats by taking out Nelson -- the last Democrat in Florida to hold statewide office -- and it sets the stage for a costly national event, with Republicans determined to knock out Nelson and Democrats eager to hold the seat and seek revenge against Harris.

''It'll be a lollapalooza,'' said Mac Stipanovich, a Republican strategist and former top advisor to Harris during the tense monthlong presidential recount. ``Core Republicans will be energized and Democrats will be trekking in with backpacks from as far away as the Himalayas to get involved in this race.''... http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/11839756.htm


JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE????

[last_texas_dem]

54. Ugh

It's amazing how by being a nakedly partisan whore for the 'pugs this hack has become the wingnuts' Joan of Arc (that's who the country singer Larry Gatlin compared her to in a pro-Bush rally during the '00 post-election period).

Well I assume she'll have no problem winning the primary in FL, but I don't think she'd definitely win up against Nelson. Though with the Repug trend that seems to be going on in FL rt. now I'm not totally certain.

[ngGale]

55. Anybody want to take bets on her chances...

Argggggg!!!!!

[annabanana]

56. two questions:

1) Who is the current election commish
2) What kind of machines/counting apparatus do you guys have down there right now?

[LightningFlash]

57. Katherine Harris shall be in more trouble than she thought...

This time, the state of Florida is going through some real shake-ups.

She might want to get prepared to lose and have to turn in her resignation, no more felon purges this time...

Cuts from article
"A majority of the Volusia County Council took a tough, brave stance Monday on behalf of disabled voters who deserve a self-verified paper record of their ballot, just as other voters now have.

In a 4-3 vote, the council rejected a contract for $782,185 to buy touch-screen machines for the disabled that held only promises of that basic democratic right. The machines manufactured by Diebold Elections Systems do not provide paper receipts -- even though the firm says it is working on that feature.

In a democracy, though, the right should come before the promise. Only with a direct, self-verifiable receipt of ballots can voters be assured their votes are correctly recorded.

Further, without paper receipts, an audit of any election could prove only that the number of voters equals the number of ballots. That's not enough. Paper receipts are essential in case machines malfunction. Several cases have been documented over the past year in which touch-screen voting machines lost ballots or misrecorded ballots.

The council's vote also temporarily blocks an expanded use of the machines for all voters. During the special council meeting, Elections Supervisor Ann McFall revealed that she intended to use the touch-screen machines for early voting sites, except at the election division's main office in DeLand. Voters in all but the one early-voting site could not opt to use the more reliable optical scan ballots. In earlier presentations, McFall maintained that optical scan voting would be available and touchscreen machines would be an option, even for the disabled.

The council rejected the contract knowing it could face lawsuits or fines for not complying with state election officials' interpretation of Florida law. At the same time, advocacy groups for voter-verification of ballots had threatened suits if the contract was approved."

http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/Opinion/Editorials/03OpOPN95060805.htm

Jeb Bush may not be happy, but he's a criminal. No criminals are happy. :banghead:

[wakeme2008]

58. Will she even be the Repug candidate is the question

She had to win in a field of Repugs that have been running and collecting money and are better connected.....

[Moderator]

59. kick to combine

[AuntiBush]

60. The Infamous "Katherine Harris" Will Run for Florida Senate Seat in 2006

It's official so heads-up, Democrat Floridians.

It's been confirmed in a Press Conference that Katherine Harris "will" be running for the Senate seat in 2006. Yes, that Katherine Harris...

This, according to the NY Times, Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Free Press, Pundit and the "Harris for Senate" web site at http://www.ElectHarris.org.

She'll be running against Democrat Bill Nelson.


Associated Press: Nov. 2, 2004 Sarasota, Fl.

Favors Returned:

Does anyone think any differently than what is the obvious here...!?! It's so incredibly and overwhelming obvious one wonders how she sat so patiently, as long as she did. Guess crime really does pay after all.

If I were a Democrat in Florida, I'd be spearheading a grassroots effort to stop her. But in a world run by corporate America with the BFEE head of our lands, and without voting reforms, namely ridding our country of those 3 Republican-owned voting firms she'll probably slide into office without breaking a sweat.

Doesn't life suck in Bushland. I mean, really. Are we not pass all of this? Is that many Americans really this stupid? Isn't there but "1" Television news station that's not part of the wicked bigger scheme of things? I guess not. Katherine Harris, John Bolton, Brown & Owens have all been fit neatly into a package for the BFEE.

What's left? What more is left to destroy of America not 5 1/2 years ago...? I shutter that last thought... :scared:

The United States of America: The Day Democracy Died - November 3, 2000.


The Associated Press: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050607/D8AJ15581.html
NY Times: http://nytimes.com/2005/06/08/national/08harris.html
Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ content/article/2005/06/07/AR2005060700749.htm
The Free Republic: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1418435/posts
Poli Pundit: http://polipundit.com/wp-comments-popup.php?p=6931&c=1
Harris for Senate: http://www.ElectHarris.org
The Miami Herald: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/state/5711462.htm
News Max: http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2005/6/7/140828.shtml

The Sun Sentinel of Tallahassee, Florida has "praised and vilified her role" as Florida's secretary of state in the 2000 presidential race: See for yourself, if you can stomach it: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-67harrissenate,0,1591758.story

I no longer know my country...

Edited for typos: Long Day

[ChiciB1]

61. HOLY SHIT!!

No, No, No.... This witch (Cruella) is NOW my representative! I can't Take ANYMORE!

She such a SLEAZE!

[AuntiBush]

62. Sadly, Sadly, So! Holy Shit is right!

Disgusting, huh.

[liberaliraqvet26]

63. i already called to.....

volunteer for Nelson...

out of staters please send us $20
http://www.nelsonforsenate.com/

[AuntiBush]

66. Nelson is going to need a miracle without VOTING REFORM!

How do we rid the country of those 3 Republican, BFEE-friendly Voting firms? How?

I feel sick. Really sick.

[ChiciB1]

67. I'm NOT Too Happy With Nelson...

Would LOVE to see some other Democrat get in the picture. BUT WHO????

[liberaliraqvet26]

73. there is no one else...

the gov race has 2 unknowns and the former head of the Florida party, Nelson is the only hope... and he is even somewhat popular in the more conservative parts of the state. We can't cut off our nose to spite our faces in this race, Harris would be a disaster (martinez is bad enough)

[marmar]

74. Yeah, Nelson is no great progressive...

but that Harris creature must be stopped. Who let her out of the swamp?!?

:scared:

[ChiciB1]

76. I Don't Know, But I Do Know

She's Awful! She's The Pitts! You can't even call her office for ANYTHING. She's taken money from DeLay and she's got her head so far up everyone's butt schmoozing to beat the band!

I can't even stand to look at her. With a witches hat one, she even looks like "the wicked witch of the West (East)"! And she's got the JEB machine working for her.

What SHALL WE DO!

[AlCzervik]

64. C'mon Florida please don't let us down.

[AuntiBush]

65. Really. And they're just getting started. It's so OBVIOUS!

She want's her "just" reward.

[AuntiBush]

70. Senator Nelson's Official Website

ttp://billnelson.senate.gov/

Try this Goggle Search: There are some links that show what he's been fighting for with regards to Florida. The man is relentlessly on the Senate floor via C-Span 2.

Of course, no one has seen him since the dirty 14 took over (Bolton/Ownes/Brown) nominations.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=senator+nelson+florida&btnG=Google+Search

[Chauga]

68. At least the Pukes are consistent. The biggest crooks always run.

[AuntiBush]

71. They certainly are!

[democrat in Tallahassee]

69. bring it on, bitch. our state is not THAT stupid. I don't think she can

win a statewide election

[AuntiBush]

72. Good for you. Hope your state agrees with you.

I can't get over the openly smirk, smugness of the BFEE! Out-and-out arrogance as if the sheeple will just follow along.

[olddad56]

75. She will run, she will win, she will make a fool of herself eventually

[ChiciB1]

78. She's Already Made A Fool Of Herself!

She's an absolute DISGRACE!! I campaigned extremely hard against her in this country and by the feed back we got it sure looked like she was toast.

But no, come election night she had the machine working overtime. I still don't think she won it fair and square. Many here were simply SHOCKED. But then they were shocked about the IDIOT too!

[olddad56]

77. She reminds me of George Bush with fake rubber tits.

[Placebo]

79. Isn't she gorgeous?

http://bushwatch.org/harris.htm

:puke:

[MeDeMax]

82. she aged a lot ...

from the time she was complicit in high crimes in 2000 election till she released her book sometime '03 or '04.

The hurricane and voting machines won FL for W in 2004, lets see what the public really thinks about her.

Is there a primary for Senators ?

[MeDeMax]

81. the REAL TERRORIST...

Everything that is happening today in iraq & around the world all started with her certifying an irregular election for GW in 2000.

She is the real terrorist & a threat to our democracy.

Think about it...:think: