Graham's White House Run Worrying State Democrats
By Mike Branom Associated Press Writer
Published: Aug 23, 2003
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Bob Graham's stalled presidential run is unnerving state Democratic leaders, who are worried that a losing campaign for the White House could tip his Senate seat to the Republicans in 2004.
Five Democrats have announced their desire to replace Graham, but intense campaigning for next August's primary remains on hold since Florida's senior senator has never publicly ruled out running for a fourth Senate term if his presidential bid fails.
"Everybody's in limbo right now," said Florida Democratic Party Chairman Scott Maddox.
In a sign that the Democratic race is stuck in neutral, a Sunday luncheon in Leesburg sponsored by the Lake County Democrats is expected to draw only two candidates - Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas and U.S. Rep. Peter Deutsch. (snip/...)
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