Bitter Dem Race Nomination Has Meek in Lead

In one corner Kendrick Meek. In the other, newcomer Jeff Greene

The battle for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate has become a real slugfest, with the candidates out Monday throwing their final punches. In one corner Kendrick Meek.

In the other, newcomer Jeff Greene.

Despite the fact that Greene made millions in real estate and is bankrolling his Democratic Senate nomination campaign, spending $23 million of his own money, the trend in the polls indicates Meek has been pulling away.

Greene has positioned himself as an outsider who plans reform, but Quinnipiac polls found 44 percent of those questioned say they want someone with experience, 31 percent want a senator whose never been to Washington.

"If you want someone to represent the middle class and protect you, then vote for me," Meek, who is seeking to make history by becoming the first African American senator from Florida, told voters at a South Florida campaign stop.

Meek said Greene made his money by taking advantage of the thousands who saw their real estate values plummet, and he is expected to do well in urban areas, while Green the rural portions of the state.

"It's more of the same, career politicians, and in Florida people need jobs," Greene, who calls Meek a corrupt politician, said.

Then there's the whole Mike Tyson as the best man at Greene's wedding and Linsey Lohan on his yacht, which Meek as used to question Greene's values.

Greene contends Meek should stay focused on the issues, and not Tyson or Lohan.

The Mason Dixon poll shows Meek with a 42 to 30 percent lead over Greene, while the Quinnipiac poll has Meek in front 35 to 28 percent.

The Voter Survey numbers from earlier in August show Meek adhead by 15 points 45 to 30 percent.

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