Scarborough Won't Challenge Harris in Fla.

[Rose Siding]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Talk show host and former congressman Joe Scarborough said Saturday he had decided not to challenge U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris in the Republican Senate primary.

Scarborough said he doesn't want to return to politics right now and instead will renew his contract with NBC to host "Scarborough Country" on MSNBC.

"When party leaders approached me three weeks ago, I told them how difficult a campaign would be this year considering my personal and professional commitments," Scarborough said. "Besides, I never cared for candidates who had to be coaxed into a political battle. Either you feel it in your gut or you don't."

Scarborough cited his show, which is taped in his hometown Pensacola, and his desire to be at home while his youngest son finishes high school.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/20/AR2005082001349.html

[KyndCulture]

1. Why am I reminded of the South Park episode from 2004...

the election between the turd sandwich and the big douche...

:rofl:

apologies to any non southpark fans! This was just too good to pass up.

[EST]

26. Haven't seen the show to which you refer,

but the imagery is delightful! Thank you so much.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. And maybe he doesn't want too much attention paid to

the mysterious death of Lori Klausutis.

[ryan_cats]

5. Funny how every RW nutbag

Funny how every RW nutbag will always mention Vince Foster. Mention Lori Klausutis and Scarborogh and you get a blanker stare than usual.

[havocmom]

7. He backed down as soon as it was obvious WE remember Lori Klausutis.

Good work evilDUers!

[Lindacooks]

18. Bingo!!

We have a winner!

[Carla in Ca]

19. That is right on, ocelot

The other was his affair that led to his divorce. He is a 'family values' member, right?

[youngred]

3. Lest anyone forget the dead intern in his office

which caused him to leave the congress and bolt to the media

[Cha]

8. The "media" where any repuke

is safe cause it's so corporate loving.

[Rebellious Republican]

4. He pimped it for what is was worth, just looking for a ratings boost.

I bet he got it to!

[gardenista]

6. Of course he won't. This was a desperate attempt to hike his ratings.

He wouldn't withstand the scrutiny.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

9. Klausitistraphobia?

:shrug:

[PurityOfEssence]

24. Sho 'nuff yes it's true

Why risk anything, especially EVERYTHING, when you've got a great gig?

I wonder what Gary Condit has to say.

[Up2Late]

10. "...he doesn't want to return to politics right now..."

Phewww! Yea! RIGHT! He Doesn't want too! :rofl:

More like he doesn't want to have that Investigation opened up that was never actually done properly.

If they ever did properly investigate it, his T.V. Career would be over and he would most likely end up in Prison. Lock 'em Up!

[ls317]

11. Can You See The Pictures

Harris ( Cruella Deville) vs Scarborough( Wonders if there is a chin strap with the bad squirrel he is wearing on his head)

[oasis]

12. Harris would'nt dare mention Lori Klausutis. Honor among thieves.

[Up2Late]

16. You're right, but WE Would!

It would definitely get Very Ugly, Very quickly.

[Raster]

17. i think she would have. this election is a grudge fuck. bushco*

doesn't want her to run, to close for comfort. people are VERY pissed in florida. she wants to be a senator and has told * she's going to run anyway. There was a interview with one of harris' people who whined about the negative treatment from the White House after all "...she had done for them"

And joe--come on. As long as he keeps his head down (relatively) and keeps his cool, he's getting away with murder (literally). Nah, the race could be way to messy for him. And ultimately, no one with at least one foot on the ground thinks harris could legitimately win a florida senate seat. A gerrymandered district, yes. A statewide election, no f'ing way.

It's going to be interesting to see how much she extorts bushco* florida into letting her use their "election machine."

[Raster]

21. replying to myself, harris thrown down the gauntlet. She is going to run.

She feels she's entitled, and besides, she knows where the bodies are buried. She helped bury them. In Florida, at least. This is really going to be one of the most festive of the Florida races to watch. bushco*, ever vindictive and trying to go for the nuts, is looking for someone to slap harris back to reality. I can't believe they're so desperate they'd publicly float murderin' joe.

[Lochloosa]

13. I have only one thing to say to this...

bring on the tits...

[Botany]

14. Joe, the dead intern under your desk a little too much political .....

.... baggage?

[QC]

15. Run, Kathy, run! n/t

[bleever]

20. "We'll even give you a head start." n/t

[liberaliraqvet26]

22. He took the almighty dollar over party...

pretty typical

[jamesinca]

23. so who will run to fill her spot?

Are there any dems that are viable for her house seat? What will the repugs run for her seat?

[SoCalDem]

25. He probably "knows" that at every stop, someone would

ask about the dead intern..

At least he seems to have enough brains to knwo when to fold 'em.. He makes a lot more on TV anyway.