Cruella's Running

From the state that brought you Disney World and Florida Election 2000, and after her long run in 101 Dalmatians, the villainess with a penchant for fur makes a run for the Senate. From the Miami Herald:

U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, the Republican star of the 2000 recount, said Tuesday she plans to challenge Democrat U.S. Senator Bill Nelson for re-election.

"Get me those puppies!"

Her decision sets up a costly and high-profile race, with Republicans eager to knock out Nelson -- the last Democrat in Florida to hold statewide office.

Harris, who had flirted with the idea of running for Senate in 2004, said Tuesday that after ''months of encouragement'' from supporters, she had decided to risk her congressional seat and run against Nelson, who has already stockpiled millions for a potential challenge.

"Humbled by the task ahead, but knowing in my heart that one of the greatest honors in life is having a chance to make a difference in the lives of others, I am confident I can accomplish more for the people of Florida, and experience reminds me I've always done best when I've started out as the underdog," Harris said in a statement released by her longtime political consultants.

Granted, Nelson's vulnerable, but this could be fun.