rssNY-23: Scozzafava Backs Owens
Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 2:53 pm
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In a bit of a surprise, ex-NY-23 candidate Dede Scozzafava has endorsed her former rival, Democratic candidate Bill Owens. The decisions comes shortly after her husband endorsed Owens, and only a little more than a day after she quit the race after polls showed her collapsing into third place behind Owens and Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman.
“In Bill Owens, I see a sense of duty and integrity that will guide him beyond political partisanship,” said Scozzafava. “He will be an independent voice devoted to doing what is right for New York. Bill understands this district and its people, and when he represents us in Congress he will put our interests first.”
Yesterday, Democratic strategists were quietly grumbling that the race was unwinnable unless Scozzafava endorsed Owens. This move raises the stakes and expectations considerably.
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Comment posted November 1, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
Moderates and centrists aren't Republicans. They shouldn't be allowed in the Republican Party.
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Comment posted November 1, 2009 @ 3:55 pm
No wonder only 17% of republicans call themselves republicans. How could the great republicans of the past, Lincoln Teddy Roosevelt, Nelson Rockefeller even identify themselves with these reactionary mouth foaming fascists; pimps for plutocrats and enemies of women's rights. The Dixiecrats have captured the republican party. Now the bigots have the opportunity to enslave all working people, not just blacks.
Comment posted November 1, 2009 @ 4:09 pm
I for one am glad the republicans are taking a hard right… The fewer people they claim to represent, the better…
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Comment posted November 19, 2009 @ 5:36 pm
Don't forget Ayn Rand. She's probably turning as we speak……….
Comment posted November 19, 2009 @ 10:36 pm
Don't forget Ayn Rand. She's probably turning as we speak……….
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