A bit of good news for the GOP in Florida-16:

The First District Court of Appeal ruled that signs can go up saying a vote for Foley is a vote for Negron, if they also say a vote for Mahoney is a vote for Mahoney.

The appellate court both upheld and reversed parts of the lower court which granted an injunction stopping signs from being posted in polling places in counties in the 16th Congressional district.

The order prohibits the Secretary of State from posting its signs, which only mention Negron for Foley. The Judges said those signs "suggest favoritism on behalf of the Republican candidate."

Apparently, Democrats will not appeal the ruling.

Florida-16 is currently ranked #3 on RCP's list of the 50 Most Competitive House seats in 2006. This is unquestionably a boost for the GOP, though it's hard to quantify just how much it may improve their chances of holding the seat.

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