Ok, correct me if I'm wrong but this could be funny.
Harris Beats Nelson -- Leads 54% to 45%
Thursday, October 05, 2006
TAMPA, FL- Congresswoman Katherine Harris, the Republican candidate for the United States Senate, soundly defeated Bill Nelson this evening by a 54% to 45% margin in the straw poll conducted at the Lakeland Bi-Annual Politics in the Park. The Harris campaign continues to build momentum, engendering tremendous grassroots support throughout the state with a pro-growth, pro-family message that resonates across the political spectrum.
Congresswoman Harris commented, "I appreciate the strong support of a majority of voters who are disillusioned with Bill Nelson's lack of leadership and his record of voting against Florida's best interests. I will fight for Florida in the United States Senate."
Harris Campaign
{emphasis mine}
Wikipedia defines a straw poll:
A straw poll is an informal type of voting where the results of the poll have little or no direct results, other than to gauge opinion. Straw polls are commonly used in American political caucuses, where the primary goals are to select delegates and vote on resolutions. The results of the straw polls may or may not influence the delegates as they participate in political conventions after the caucus.
Straw Poll
So basically, Katherine Harris attended a picnic in the park, gave a speech and then had her staffers ask people in the park who they would vote for. And based upon this group of people in the park she issues a press release claiming that she is soundly defeating Bill Nelson(D). How did this woman ever get taken seriously?
I guess this is just another example of making up your own reality.