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Talk show host ends Senate talk
Joe Scarborough says he will not be coaxed from his TV post to run against Katherine Harris.
Associated Press
Published August 21, 2005
TALLAHASSEE - Former Rep. Joe Scarborough won't challenge Rep. Katherine Harris in the Republican Senate primary, becoming the latest potential candidate to turn down the opportunity.
Scarborough said Saturday he doesn't want to return to politics 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.
Republicans fear that Harris won't be able to attract enough Democrats and independents as she challenges Democratic incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson.
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