Republicans have privately said her negatives among independent and
Democratic voters are so high that she will not be able to defeat
Nelson.

In fact, it is widely believed that the White House and others asked
her not to run.

"Clearly she was talked out of the race the last time around (in 2004)
and clearly she had conversations with Karl Rove and others in D.C.
who didn't want her to run this time," said Darryl Paulson, a
University of South Florida political science professor and a
registered Republican.

"I don't think she's the right person at the right time, and I don't
think there is a right time for Katherine Harris."


From The Associated Press, 8/4/05:
http://ap.tbo.com/ap/florida/MGBZO5GOZBE.html

Republican Leaders Have Misgivings About Harris' Run for Senate

By Brendan Farrington Associated Press Writer

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -

Republican leaders have been looking around for someone other than
Rep. Katherine Harris to run for the Senate, fearing too many
Democrats and moderates still despise her over her role in the 2000
presidential recount.

But the GOP may be stuck with her.

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Ain't that tough?

Harry