Florida 2012 Senate

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He hasn't formally announced what every knows was a certainty, but Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos is already raising money for his campaign. Check out his new web site, Mike2012.org.

He's also scheduled a "private strategy session" for Feb. 3 in Orlando. Guests have been asked to raise $10,000 and bring it with them. (see fundraiser letter below)

We've also found what appears to be a more formal campaign site still under construction. But there does not appear to be a registered campaign account with the FEC. More on link...

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/mike-haridopolos-raising-money-us-senate-bid

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Meh, Scott took the fifth eighty some times over Medicare fraud and still got elected governor. Not the thing voters care about it seems.

Is Haridopolos a self-funder?

No.

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http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/another-republican-sniffing-run-us-senate

Another interesting prospective candidate...

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Bill Nelson wins unless it's Jeb Bush, in which case it's a tossup.

Do you know how strong the Republicans in Florida are?
Rick Scott was elected governor... and the cabinet races weren't even close.

This is a lean D at most, with tossup if Connie Mack comes in (mainly because people know his father).
That being said, Haridopolos could still win...

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2012 would be the right time for Alan Grayson to run. (Bill Nelson should retire.)

That would be hilarious as Grayson would get totally destroyed.

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Anyone giving credence to the idea that Alan Grayson will primary Nelson?

Bill Nelson should join Kent Conrad, Joe Lieberman, and Kay Bailey Hutchison. Alan Grayson should win the 2012 Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. With President Obama re-elected, carrying Florida (which has sided with the winner in 19 of the last 21 elections and is now a bellwether) … yeah, Grayson, is plenty electable.

Hi! I'm reality, nice to meet you- no he's not.

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Florida Senate President, and US Senate candidate, Mike Haridopolos raised $1 Million at a single event.

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/mike-haridopolos-1-million-man

Front runner status? or no?

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Doesn't it ultimately depend on who leads the ticket on the Republican side? Could this Senate President carry the state if say Sarah Palin is elected, over an Obama/Nelson or Obama/Grayson ticket? Just throwing that out there.

I wouldn't say the Florida Democratic Party is dead. I heart Debbie Wasserman Schultz!

Yeah, the top ticket will effect the race.
But I think a strong republican candidate could win even if Obama carries the state.