My Fellow Citizens:

Napoleon once said, "There are only two levers that have ever motivated mankind - either interest or fear." And when it comes to the 2006 Midterm Elections, these are the very dynamics at play with the nation's traditional "values" voters.

Now I know that conservatives are less than enthusiastic with the majority's performance in some key policy areas these last two years, but can you imagine what would happen if we were to hand the control of Congress to the minority party? Pick an issue: terror, taxes, tradition...and then ask yourself if you would really sleep better at night with the Democrats leading the nation?

Most of you know that the crystallizing moment in my decision to run as an independent for the U.S. Senate occurred in 2005, after McCain's "Gang of 14" joined to delay the appointment of conservative judicial nominees by acting to protect Senate's use of the filibuster. Many of you have also expressed outrage over: the way the War in Iraq has been waged, the failure to secure the border, and the federal government's out of control spending. But I'm pretty confident we've got Washington's attention.

And now that we've put our "career" politicians on notice that "we're mad as hell and aren't going to take it anymore" it's time to join ranks. And with the most magnanimous gesture I can muster, I'm now asking my base to lend full support to Katherine Harris in her bid to unseat our liberal incumbent Senator, Bill Nelson. And this will require everyone's vote.

Yes, the Congress needs to be reformed. And yes, only a small number of independent public servants would be required to hold the two-party system accountable. But the security of the free world, the solvency of the nation, and sanctity of life issues will still turn on maintaining our slim majorities in both houses of Congress.

Unfortunately, short of additional campaign finance reform (e.g. Google "clean elections"), serious bids for higher office still require the money and machine that only major party candidates can count on. But if it's any consolation, American Citizen Alliance (ACA), the conservative advocacy group for volunteer mobilization that I've formed, will still be championing some of the very same objectives (through 2008) that my U.S. Senate candidacy stumped for.

Oh and that reminds me, the "Tanner For Senate" Committee is still looking to retire the sizable loans that my estate made to the campaign. So whether supporting us as we build nationwide chapters with ACA, or helping us retire campaign debt, I would encourage you to stay engaged with your time, talent and treasure, as we advance the nation's conservative renaissance for humanity's last best hope.

May God continue to bless these United States,