We're not going to pay attention to the silliness and the petty comments. And quite frankly, women have joined me in this effort, and so it's not about appearances. It's about effectiveness.

Harris considered running for the seat of retiring Senator Bob Graham in 2004 but was reportedly dissuaded by the Bush White House to allow Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel Martinez to run for the open seat. Harris attended an all girls Christian camp in the hills of AKatherine Harrisville North Carolina called Greystone. Harris ordered a halt after several recounts.

S. She held that post from 2003 to 2007.