News for Today

Well I'm sure you already know that it is Crist vs. Davis. Crist trounced his challanger in the Florida GOP primary. He beat State CFO Tom Gallagher 64%-34%. In a suprising finish State Senator Rod Smith recieved 41% against Congressman Jim Davis 47%. According to polls Crist is slightly edging out Davis by 4-8 points. In other political news the Florida State GOP is continuing its dislike to their Senate nominee Congresswoman Katherine Harris. Peter Monroe a fmr. G. W. Bush aid and her fmr. opponent in the primary has stated that he has supported every republican in the state for years but he cant support Harris. He will most likely be casting his vote for the Incumbant U.S. Senator Bill Nelson. Nelson has a huge advantage in the latest poll numbers. Over Pennsylvania the NBC Meet The Press debate between Incumbant U.S. Senator Rick Santorum(R) and challenger State Treasurer Bob Casey Jr. went very well. They were reported to have high ratings and more good news for the GOP Santorum beat Casey according to most responders. This just might help his recent momentum gain and take the lead against Casey. Most polls show Casey has a 7-10 point lead but it is slipping more and more. Last month Casey had a double digit lead now it has been reduced. Also in Pennsylvania at the NFL Season Kick off Lynn Swann made an appearence representing the Steelers team from Super Bowl X as MVP. He is the GOP hopeful for governor of the state and made an appearence probably for political reasons