National GOP spends $244,300 in fight to keep Foley district

[Judi Lynn]

National GOP spends $244,300 in fight to keep Foley district

By BRIAN SKOLOFF
Associated Press Writer
October 11. 2006 3:39PM

National Republicans haven't yet given up on former Rep. Mark Foley's district, recently spending $244,300 for television ads attacking Democratic hopeful Tim Mahoney.

The race for the 16th District quickly became one of the most watched in the country after Foley resigned late last month when his sexually explicit Internet communications with teenage boys were publicized. Foley was considered an easy winner for a seventh term, but he is now being investigated for possible criminal charges.

The Democratic newcomer has become a strong contender, partly because Foley's name will remain on the ballot and Democrats are hoping that voters will be disgusted by the scandal. State Rep. Joe Negron, who will get votes for Foley as his replacement, has just under five weeks to campaign.
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"It looks like the bosses in Washington have sent $934,000 in tainted funds to prop up (House Speaker Dennis) Hastert's hand-picked attack dog," Mahoney campaign consultant Charles Halloran said of Negron. "We look forward to campaigning on issues that matter to Florida."
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http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061011/APP/610111515

[soothsayer]

1. Bwa ha ha! Don't know why I take pleasure in this, but I do.

[rodeodance]

2. me too.

[mucifer]

3. so they think people will vote for foley? his name is on the ballot.

why not just flush the money down the toilet?

BTW John Laesch who is running against hastard has only $140,000 in his war chest. hastard has millions. That's why he is going to win. Doesn't matter that Laesch is a former navy intelligence officer. People are still gonna vote for hastard. (I hope I'm wrong).

[greeneyedboy]

4. very interesting indicator. so glad the GOP is on defense.

[0rganism]

5. Spend MORE! Spend MORE MONEY on Foley's district!

C'mon, GOP, you guys can do better than that! Foley's seat is still a winner for the GOP, y'all just have to put a few million into it and it's yours forever! Open up those bottomless coffers and support your man!

[JoFerret]

6. Not enough

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