There is nothing better than the sound of Republican jaws hitting that floor over the news that Katherine Harris is staying in the Florida Senate race. My favorite so far comes from Rick Wilson's blog, the
Bad Republican Man.
Oh...dear...GOD
What in the name of hell was that? It was so bizarre...so completely loco.
That sound you heard? It was the sound of Bill Nelson raising $50 million dollars and the Florida GOP swirling down the proverbial political crapper.
Ugh.
Oh...and good call picking a fight with Jeb. Excellent strategery.
Even more delicious is the fundraising email sent by Nelson's campaign. I don't know about you, but I got a good laugh from it.
From an e-mail sent to supporters: "People are smart; they're informed; and, they're active. However, $10,000,000 spent on attack ads and a willingness to say anything can put a dent in even the most formidable lead. This is going to be a hard-fought battle against a very heavily funded opponent - an opponent who must be beat."
More: "Over the past 30 days, our online supporters have come through big for us by helping to build a substantial fundraising advantage. This support allowed us to make decisions based primarily on strategy, instead of financial constraints. When Harris announced that she will redouble her efforts and start pouring her own personal money into this campaign, I thought about how much your support has already meant and how much it will mean down the road as we work to return Bill Nelson to office."
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Katherine Harris: The gift that keeps on giving.