Former Governor George Pataki is firmly astride the fence in this years two and possibly three-way primary for the Republican Congressional nod in NY23....Last year the three term governor abandoned GOP nominee Diedre Scozzafava and publicly backed Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman.
With the race far too murky at this juncture, Mr. Pataki wisely steers clear...although I am not sure what difference his endorsement makes...I think it helped last year as it sent the message it was OK to abandon the ship...but this year...I am not so sure.
You will know where the poobahs will go by July when the Conservative and Indy parties have to fish or cut bait on this race....If its a unified candidate, that's no coincidence and that person will have the edge in a GOP primary if it goes that far..It likely will, because I doubt Doug Hoffman is cutting any deals to get out in favor of Will Barclay or Mr. Doheny.
Watertown Daily Times Local News, Sports, Features, and Community Information for Jefferson County, St. Lawrence County, and Lewis County in Northern New York
2 comments:
Can't wait for the debates as you see the measure of the candidate.
RINO alert!
Post a Comment