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The Blog for Sunday, June 12, 2005

Fair Game

    The Orlando Sentinel is simply wrong today ("Keep it civil") in asserting that Katherine Harris' behavior in 2000 ought not be a centerpiece of the 2006 senate race:
    Ms. Harris' actions as secretary of state could overshadow this campaign, if Mr. Nelson chooses to dwell on them. But in this race, her record in Congress is more relevant for voters. In fact, the records in Washington of both candidates, presented without distortion, are fair game.
    While Harris has many flaws - all of which should be exposed in the campaign - Harris' misconduct in 2000 should also be front and center. Indeed, it is the media's obligation to revisit, explore and analyze - in excruciating detail (and with the benefit of hindsight) - how Harris conducted herself as Secretary of State in the 2000 election.

    Floridians are just now beginning to recognize that the election of Mel Martinez was a disaster - he is little more than a Bush family hack. Floridians don't need to make a similar mistake with Harris; papering over her behavior in 2000 will deprive the electorate of a accurate picture of would-be Senator Harris.

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