NYT:B** did not kiss or hug Katherine Harris

[Laura PourMeADrink]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/09/us/09cnd-bush.html?ex=1304827200&en=c3f49d4a8fe55d0a&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

Bush Faces Tricky Political Situation in Florida
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By JIM RUTENBERG
Published: May 9, 2006
SUN CITY CENTER, Fla., May 9 — President Bush and his brother continued their awkward dance today with Representative Katherine Harris of Florida, whose run for the Republican Senate nomination this year they have met with chilliness.

Ms. Harris was on hand this morning to meet President Bush as he stopped in Tampa en route to a Medicare event in this nearby, senior-rich town — just one day after Governor Jeb Bush said publicly that he did not believe Ms. Harris could win against the Democratic incumbent Senator here, Bill Nelson.

Jeb Bush was there, too, as Ms. Harris waited for the president to walk off Air Force One in Tampa, and the two seemed friendly as they chatted in the receiving line on the tarmac, according to a pool report.

After saying hello to his brother and straightening his tie, the president shook hands with Ms. Harris and spoke with her for roughly 30 seconds, with Ms. Harris talking far more than the president, who did not kiss her or put his arm around her — or do anything more than pat her on the back.

An aide to the president said later that they were only speaking about "the weather," and a spokesman for Ms. Harris refused to divulge the details of the conversation.

The president and his brother have been pushing behind the scenes — but loudly enough for it be common knowledge — for the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives here, Allan Bense, to make a run for the Senate nomination Ms. Harris is seeking. He has until Friday to make up his mind. Mr. Bense had demurred last year when asked to run, but he is now facing new pressure and promises of campaign money from top Republican donors here.


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[stevedeshazer]

1. Jilted

She dumped her entire load of integrity all over the Bush boys, and all she got was a new pair of boobs. At least she can walk away with those instead of the OTHER pair of boobs.

[KingFlorez]

2. Laura probably told him

"You better not go near that Harris woman"

[Dora]

3. Stupid men are signing their warrants.

Hell hath no fury, gentlemen, like a woman scorned.

Let it not escape your power-addled minds a dark heart's capacity for betrayal.

You burn Katherine, I'll wager that Miss Harris will soon be burning you.

:grr:

[Generic Other]

7. And I want a front row seat to THAT Larry King interview!!

You are so right. Imagining her all made up in warpaint and ready to hatchetate the * Brothers makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

[Dora]

9. "hatchetate"

my word of the day: hatchetate.

:rofl:

[Hissyspit]

4. They eat their own.

[Scout1071]

5. Shhhh.........please delete this thread.

Draw no more attention to this story. We are almost there. Three days until the deadline.

[cliss]

6. Too late.

Nelson filed his papers yesterday. I believe Jeb Bush will endorse him.

(rubs hands together) This is going to be Soap Opera on a big scale.....he he

[Bossy Monkey]

8. "I did not have an election stolen for me by that woman." n/t