UPDATE AT END OF POST: Scozzafava's statement to supporters.
Dede Scozzafava, the Republican and Independence Parties' candidate for the 23rd Congressional District of New York state, announced Saturday that she is suspending her campaign and releasing all her supporters.
So reported the Watertown Daily Times moments ago:
"Today, I again seek to act for the good of our community," Ms. Scozzafava wrote in a letter to friends and supporters. "It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on many of my supporters to shift their support. Consequently, I hereby release those individuals who have endorsed and supported my campaign to transfer their support as they see fit to do so. I am and have always been a proud Republican. It is my hope that with my actions today, my party will emerge stronger and our district and our nation can take an important step towards restoring the enduring strength and economic prosperity that has defined us for generations."
Ms. Scozzafava told the Watertown Daily Times that Siena Research Institute poll numbers show her too far behind to catch up - and she lacks enough money to spend on advertising in the last three days to make a difference. Mr. Owens has support from 36 percent of likely voters in the poll, with Mr. Hoffman garnering 35 percent support. Ms. Scozzafava has support from 20 percent of those polled. [...]
The state Assemblywoman has not thrown her support to either Doug Hoffman, the Conservative Party candidate, or Bill Owens, the Democratic candidate.
*****Update: The Watertown Daily Times has published Scozzafava's statement to supporters.
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Palin is correct
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 09:56 ET by ThisnThatWow! This could be earth-shaking.
Interesting she didn't support either of the remaining candidates. What does that tell us? And what does the RNC have to say?
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"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
→ I love it
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:01 ET by Cool ArrowMaybe Obama called her home to the plantation.
She wasn't a very good double agent anyway.
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Workin the the field...
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:53 ET by ThoreauWorkin the the field... Makin Massa happy...
What does that tell us?
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:06 ET by CO2MakerThat she's pro-choie all the way.
→ Ahem
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:08 ET by Cool ArrowPro-abortion
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I was making a play on a misspelled word
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:27 ET by CO2MakerShe's for letting her followers freely choose. She may not personally by herself vote for Hoffman, but she won't stop you or impose her judgmental opinions on you, either. (Isn't that how they avoid using the word "abortion" or "killing"?)
→ OK, I get it
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:31 ET by Cool ArrowI was having a dense moment.
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"I was having a dense moment"
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:52 ET by shawn228Thats okay Cool, just don't bust me when I don't understand one of your off color jokes till 2 hour later ;-)
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"I think we're kindred spirits."~Mr Shy to Sergeant ROCK
Dense Arrow~NOT
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:43 ET by Georgia GirlYou never have airheaded moments, so you can afford one every three years or so. :) That was a very subtle play on words, so it doesn't even count against you. ^_^
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
→ Thanks GG
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 16:02 ET by Cool ArrowShawn was just checking in between "Meet Girls In Your Area" sites.
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How dare you cool
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 16:09 ET by shawn228I'm married, why would I meet girls in my area?, everyone knows you have to out of a 45 mile radius to be safe, give me some credit here ;-)
"I think we're kindred spirits."~Mr Shy to Sergeant ROCK
→ Sorry Shawn
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 16:29 ET by Cool ArrowEverybody doesn't know that. OK, maybe now they do. I'm sure it's something you investigated for a "friend", huh?
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Alot more than 45 miles
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 16:35 ET by kangarooAlot more than 45 miles mate,
This is a problem for the media
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 13:20 ET by KC MulvilleSince they refuse to report and cover Hoffman's candidacy, the media will be forced to show a blank silhouette where the Democrat's opponent should be.
Which will be even more embarrassing for the Liberal Media...
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:11 ET by needleWhich will be even more embarrassing for the Liberal Media when the winner of the race is the silhouette!
- Relying upon the State Run Media for your information is like relying upon an embezzler for your portfolio management.
- I didn't leave the Republican Party; the Republican Party left me.
Beck "Un-Silhouettes" Hoffman
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 16:28 ET by miss911ninjaPalin endorsed Conservative Party nominee Doug Hoffman on Thursday. Glenn Beck interviewed him on TV. Hoffman seemed a little uncomfortable in his un-silhouetted skin, but he's a newbie. Totally grassroots; never ran for office before. But that's a good thing!
Steele
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 17:58 ET by Jerry MackCaught part of Steeles' interview on Fox. Not very happy.
Can't think of a greater send off
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:00 ET by DeskpilotCan't think of anything more fitting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bRjbWV7T-s
If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read it in English, You're welcome - Deskpilot, AM(H)1 (AW), USN (Ret)
If this is true
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:01 ET by richb313If this is true this will shake up the Repblican Party. In fact this has all the earmarks of Party intervention in one sense. The Republicans will count it as a victory if the Bill Owens, the Democrat candidate, is defeated. This means that Hoffman actually stands a chance of an all out win without a runoff. The spin machine will be starting momentarily and I am waiting to see the results.
I think it will better
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:05 ET by Gat New YorkI think it will better focus the NYS Republican Party which is NOT what Colin Powell or Peggy Noonan suggested which was to go more left.
Now all we need is a win for Christy in New Jersey.
Well, I guess Newt's p#ssed now
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:04 ET by RESTLESS 1If Newt and the powers that be a the rnc can't or won't supports conservatives, then we will just have to take over. This is a small, but positive step in the right direction.
I hope the rinos are paying attention. And dare I say that if Palin does not run for public office again, perhaps head of the rnc is in the offing?
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
→ The biggest loser
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:07 ET by Cool ArrowYou're right.
Newt and his solidarity nonsense have been selling seats to Dem-Lite for far too long.
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Couldn't agree more, Cool.
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:22 ET by FranksamCouldn't agree more, Cool. I was disappointed in Newt's support of the woman. We have a talk radio host in enver, Mike Rosen, who frequently stated that 'party trumps politics'. IMO that opinion is a major difficulty for true conservatives if the result is a pro-abortion, pro-stimulus so-called Republican candidate.
→ My Friends
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:27 ET by Cool ArrowAnd may we never see another Juan McCain at the top of the ticket again.
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Power shift
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:00 ET by nadadhimmiThat is what we are seeing in the GOP. The Teaparty movement has Newt and the uppity ups scared to death. They correctly perceive this as a grassroots power shift to conservatism. Who cares what the big whigs want? A cycle or 2 without conservatives voting Republican will strip them of personal power. They will be forced to pay at least lip service to their base in order to save what little power they have. And make no mistake about it, these pricks like Steele and Newt care ONLY for personal power. I feel like puking when I see Gingrich extole the virtues of the Constitution when he views it only as a passport to his own power. At least the Dems believe in Communism, they have an ethos, however full of excrement it may be. The country club GOP leaders are without a shred of integrity.
Amen!
Sun, 11/01/2009 - 07:44 ET by bolivarI completely agree with this. Mclame was such a waste of resources - he didn't have the fire in his belly and would not allow Sarah to press on. She could win the whole thing if she plays her cards right. I see great things in this woman's future.
I have no use for liberal thinking - it is just so......passe.
I also want to know what
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:09 ET by ThisnThatI also want to know what Newt has to say. Enough of this left-leaning, namby-pamby kowtowing to extreme leftists. Time to stop the tide now, and this might be a good start. Go Palin!
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"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
She must be a
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:08 ET by MidAmericaShe must be a Republican. Her statement is gracious, containing no rancor, did not blame others, and especially did not blame her problems on George Bush.
"Republican" maybe.
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:10 ET by ThisnThat"Republican" maybe. Conservative NOT.
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"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
Maybe so.... but how many
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:16 ET by MidAmericaMaybe so.... but how many politicians lately have willfully stepped aside to accomodate the will of the people (and said it was the will of the people and not that they were the victims of fraud or dirty tricks)? I'm sure in this nationaly politicized local election some democrat money from somewhere could have been donated to keep her campaign alive.
→ Point taken
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:18 ET by Cool ArrowYou're right. Aside from my opinion that she should never have represented herself as a Republican in the first place, she seems to have bowed out gracefully.
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Don't confuse "graceful
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:06 ET by ThisnThatDon't confuse "graceful bowout" with what she would have represented had she won. Having been endorsed at one point by Moveon.org, she would have constantly been put on the pedistal as "the new Republican", and everyone else in the country would have to constantly explain why he/she was or wasn't more like her. The leftists and the MSM would have made a lot of money on her, especially in trying to marginalize conservatives across the land. She would have also been used in ferocious attacks against people like Palin (who is a true conservative). Palin and any others would constantly be marginalized.
For those reasons, I refuse to give her much credit for gracefully bowing out. She should have run on the Dim ticket.
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"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
ThisnThat
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 18:03 ET by Jerry MackYou nailed it.
Saw the figster on Greta couple days ago. When discribing this woman all he did not do was bow down..
See Through
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:29 ET by miss911ninjaShe was actually re-elected several times on the ballot line of New York state's far-left Working Families Party, which was co-founded by ACORN. It was reported by Ken Shepherd in NewsBusters on October 22. She was another wolf in sheep's clothing, but fortunately enough people saw through the disguise.
I don't know, MA, but that
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:08 ET by MikeBI don't know, MA, but that part of the statement that she was outspent ... she got money from ACORN, from the Working Families Party, from SEIU (?), from the RNC, and so on. Doug Hoffman didn't have a whole lot of money to spend on the campaign until Sarah Palin sent the maximum allowable and also publicized the race on her facebook page. After that is when Hoffman started getting money.
I agree that the statement was more gracious than any I've seen in a long time from anyone with a D after their name. Those people are still claiming that Bush "stole" Florida in 2000, forgetting that Bush captured Florida in the original count, and all the recounts. They also forget that if Gore had won his own home state, Florida would have been immaterial. Scozzafava might have an R after her name, but she voted like a D, who for the most part vote like a C.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Oh I agree with you
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:52 ET by MidAmericaOh I agree with you sentiments completely. I, like most on here, wants Hoffman to win and was appalled to think this woman was considered appropriate for a Republican leaning district. All I'm saying is it's refreshing to see someone bow out with grace and manners. For all the dems and media who are decrying the rancorous discourse in the country they should take a look at her statement and learn from it. My original comment was that she acted like a Republican. Democrats never lose. They are always victims of being cheated, slandered, or the voters misunderstood their message.
IMO she's just protecting
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:21 ET by Dan DiegoIMO she's just protecting her political career, any shots at either side could be used against her in future campaigns.
Very astute
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 16:02 ET by doug1950observation. I agree. RINO's and moderates (whatever the hell that is) always try to play both sides to their own benefit. Many will not commit to anything until they can see which way the political wind is blowing, then they say they were always for that side and vote accordingly. I see Newt in this same light. He is desparate to get back into the game and so far has been hanging around the perimeters trying to figure out his next best move. "He disgusts me" (said in my best Stanley Kowalski voice). She isn't burning any of her bridges so she can resurface someday, repackaged in whatever persona she needs to be. She may be a Repub, highly doubtful, but she certainly is NOT a conservative and far from it.
Well, now, 24 hours later.........
Sun, 11/01/2009 - 16:10 ET by doug1950We see just what she really is. A democrat in a cheap RINO suit. She endorses the Democrat instead of the Conservative. All her BS on television about how she is a Republican, has always been a Republican is bovine droppings. Wonder how long before Newt does his tap dance routine about supporting this woman.
Doug~
Sun, 11/01/2009 - 17:22 ET by Georgia GirlLovely, huh?((^_^))
I can see this energizing the conservative base even more. We shall see what happens, but I hope so.
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
Great news~
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:09 ET by Georgia GirlOkay, let's see if this message will begin to resonate with the Republican party -- no compromising on principles.
I'd say this is hope and change we can believe in, and I couldn't think of a better turn of events for this particular election. Very interesting.
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
"principles " comment
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 16:51 ET by sarge329In order for that to work, you have to have principles. Far too many in politics have forsaken principles for expediency. For ex-ample, look at the current " transparent " admininstration.
GG:Yep, I agree. What
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 19:09 ET by BDGG:
Yep, I agree. What I find disturbing is that the Republican leadership in the last six years has followed the Blueblood example and FAILED TO LEAD US!
They nominated their wet dream candidate in John McCain because they thought he could be just as wishy-washy on centrism politics as they. And they were stunned when he failed to catch fire. Actually they were sort of grateful that he did not catch fire as they would find a motivated base unseemly. They would have to try and explain their supporters to the Salons of Washington and that would have been distasteful.
Wellllllll....... Since they find us so distasteful, they may depart the battlefield:
He which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart; his passport shall be made, And crowns for convoy put into his purse, We would not die in that man's company, That fears his fellowship to die with us,
Screw them, and I WILL NEVER vote for John McCain again.
How dare you....
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:05 ET by Trickletown...say nice things about this monster! She is a vile, stinking "RINO".
I hope Glenn Beck gets credit for her demise. Did he have anything to do with it?
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If I don't see you in the future, I'll see you in the pasture.
→ Trickles
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:09 ET by Cool ArrowThanks for the retraction
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Stock Watch
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:25 ET by dboWow. Wish I had bought shares in Sarah a month ago.
A RINO head to mount on the wall of the GOP.
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:26 ET by SlyrrAre you listening, Republican party? Are you watching this? Are you UNDERSTANDING at last? We rank and file republicans are sick and tired of you propping up Democrats who scribble the letter "R" next to their names! We're sick of you saying that we need to get behind people who are big government tax and spend liberals! We're sick of you trying to out-democrat the democrats by throwing in with their socialist policies and their radical agendas!
Hopefully the head of this RINO is only the first of many to be mounted on the wall. Hopefully every other blue-blood country club fruit cup who claims to be a Republican will get the message once and for all that we want true conservative leaders who will force the government to live within its means and stand for christian values!
Are you seeing this, Michael Steele, John McCain and all you other RINOs???
Hah! Good one, Slyrr! ~
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:21 ET by BO STINKS"...blue-blood country club fruit cup who claims to be a Republican." Perfect definition of a RINO.
I hope he is impeached, soon.
I am an Independent and have
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 17:30 ET by Dan The Man 2I am an Independent and have always been. If there is a good alternative I will vote for it. I have voted for whomever I deemd the best at supporting my values. In 1990 I decided to follow Christ and that colored my vote from then on. I voted for Bush the younger twice because he unabashedly said he was a Christian, not perfect but working on it.
If she
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:34 ET by jessieHIf she had no ties to Acorn, she wouldn't be in this shape. GO HOFFMAN! The people do not care about what party you are, just if you are honest. Corruption is rampant in both parties.
Damn, I may as well be invisible
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:34 ET by R D Helm-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
→ Dave
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:36 ET by Cool ArrowWhat you need is a Bully Pulpit.
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Cool,
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:50 ET by R D HelmLOL-Actually, I need one of those acoustic sound weapons.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
→ I hear you
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:53 ET by Cool ArrowI caught your scoop on the other thread.
Smaller headline, but I caught it.
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Dave's comment...
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 20:02 ET by Georgia GirlWhat did I miss?^_^
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
~Dave announced this story
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 20:26 ET by choselife3xOn the Open Thread before Noel's piece was posted.
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
http://themessengerdontshoot.wordpress.com/
Chose~
Sun, 11/01/2009 - 12:49 ET by Georgia GirlThanks, girl. :) I miss everything.
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
GG, you didn't really miss all that much, actually.
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 20:29 ET by R D HelmLOL-There was this, and not really this.
I was just a little sore after having stayed away for a week.
Troll-induced stress and self-imposed hiatus, it was. :-(
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
Dave~
Sun, 11/01/2009 - 13:10 ET by Georgia GirlDon't let the trolls get you down, Georgia Boy. ;) I've not been on here regularly lately, but if I had been, I would have missed ya!
I understand the hiatus; we've all been there. But if we lose Dave -- and we're still stuck with Beavis, Butthead, Doofus, Dorkus, Dingledorf and Goofus -- that would really stink!
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
well..it is a big tent and there is plenty of room for liberal
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:38 ET by PaarlGOPers in the back...at the edges....driving in the spikes....etc..just not up front and at the DAIS...this is good news...I am not so concerned with Newt as I am with Goober from SC and Tom Ridge and Powell. Newt brings intellectual and historical heft to the party and the leadership. He made a mistake in backing the lady but like Reagan before him Newt led a charge to leadership and victory and success. He wasn't Reagan but who is??
Paarl of Rhodesia
Re Newt
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:47 ET by slickwillie2001This will be used against Newt should he run in the 2012 primary, and I'm okay with that. I see him as unacceptable given his stand (or kneel) on AGW. He's best kept as the resident idea man.
Romney and the Huckster have also been quiet on Hoffman, and that brings into question their potential for leading the Republican Party.
Re Newt - the big question?-
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:02 ET by SmartyMartyWill this weasel withdraw his support now?
huckster tried to explain
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 20:16 ET by countryfirsthuckster tried to explain why he would not supporter either one ,on hannity last night ,said he made a promise to local repub rinos in that district, that he would not support either one, when sean pressed him he said he would not support anyone who was not prolife,
Dear Gipper
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:43 ET by TheAssessorDear Gipper: One for you
Dear Gnut: Strike two
Dear Obimao: Yer out
she's always been a Republican?
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:46 ET by Candance MooreDo other Republicans run on the Working Families Party ballot and accept endorsements from Daily Kos? She was so far left that liberals wanted her to win because they viewed her as more of a Democrat than the actual Democrat.
We really should thank
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:58 ET by Jack BauerWe really should thank Marky Moldilitus and his endorsement of Dede by the Daily Kos.
Four days later she's OUT.
Dede out and now
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:58 ET by Delsait is up to Republicans who may have supported her to choose which philosophy of governance they really believe in?
Do the voters uphold the Constitution or the Little Red Book?
We shall see.
I pray Hoffman is up to the task and adds to the Republican votes in Congress.
Can't you just hear the
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:02 ET by ricklailCan't you just hear the nutroots in the MSM on Monday. The right wingers forced this good woman out. It is going to destroy the Republican party.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
rick -- they're out right
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:09 ET by Jack Bauerrick -- they're out right now.
Check over at Politico.
The posts split into three types
1. Conservative who are very pleased.
2. Obama liars who are prtending to be outraged Republicans who now support Obama because conservatives have forced them out.
3. Obama cultists who advise conservatives that they need to be more moderate.
2 & 3 are also rabid, obsessive Palin haters. They really are deranged.
Like the opening scene in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:35 ET by needleYeah, it reminds me of the opening scene in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” when Paul Newman is surveying with immense disappointment how an old bank, which used to be as easy as pie to rob, has recently been thoroughly renovated with all manner of precautions against robbery. It was a very sad moment for Butch, and prefigured the outcome of the whole story.
Yum! I want more of that!
- Relying upon the Liberal Media for your information is like relying upon an embezzler for your portfolio management.
- I didn't leave the Republican Party; the Republican Party left me.
New York
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:05 ET by iveseenitallNew York, New Yooork---it's a hell'ova town. Even upstate - WOW!
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Three planets
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:14 ET by CO2MakerIF Hoffman wins, and if he caucuses with the Republicans, then Sarah Palin is one of the big winners. She got in there early with her support, not some flabby, tepid tsk-tsk about Dede, but an unambiguous endorsement of Hoffman. Many people thought she made a mistake or was reaching too far, but today, one of the planets aligned. Next comes the election, and then, if it's Hoffman, will he throw in his lot with the Republicans? If that happens, it would be three planets for Sarah.
Her "graceful bow out" was
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:18 ET by Delsabecause she was getting NO Republican support!
Just goes to show why we need to change to primary systems everywhere.
The fact there was no Republican primary created this 3 way in NY23.
The real R is Hoffman and now a vote for him is the only vote we needed to be cast.
We WILL rebuild the Republican party one vote at a time.
third party will only insure the Little Red Book in place of our Constitution.
→ Maybe
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:21 ET by Cool ArrowAnd maybe a bunch of voters realized they were more Conservative than Republican.
I think the term "Republican" means different things depending on the locale.
Here in Texas, Arnold wouldn't be considered a Republican.
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California Conservatives
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:34 ET by Dan DiegoCalifornia Conservatives know he's not a Republican.
→ You're right
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:38 ET by Cool ArrowIn some areas, Republican means Conservative. In other areas, Republican just means Dem-lite.
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Question for Cool
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:54 ET by Lord ElicaniKay or Rick?
"We can go from boom to bust
From dreams to a bowl of dust
We can fall from rockets' red glare
Down to 'Brother, can you spare...'"
- Rush, "Between the Wheels"
Rick
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 19:51 ET by UnsaneI may not be Cool, or as cool as Cool, but as a Texan, I thought I'd respond.
Rick.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
WHOA...
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:45 ET by helyanwe*drops to one knee pumps fist*
yeesssssssssssssssssss...
I can't wait to hear what Newt has to say about HIS PICK dropping out of the race.
No,Newt,you aren't ever going to be President,no not ever.
A frightening thought concerning Newt G_______
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 19:54 ET by UnsaneThis thought should scare people. I can see a future where Newt G_______ is made the GOP nominee in 2012. Why? The same reason McCain got the nod in 2008 and Dole did in 1996.
Because "It's His Turn".
Is that a nightmare enough for you guys this Halloween?
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
Too Late For Many
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:46 ET by slickwillie2001Not to forget, many absentee ballots are already marked up, in the mail or at the counting location, and if they allow early voting there, those votes may already be cast. Scozzafava's name can't be removed from the November 3rd ballots at this late date, so she will still get votes, probably in the single digit percentage but still something to consider.
CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 11:51 ET by Delsathe key words in this.
The Republican Party began taking votes for granted. Conservatives have become vocal again. NOW we are going to roar back one race at a time.
Where we have primarys the more Conservative candidate will prevail and run under the Republican banner.
Republicans of all stripes believe in our Constitution and a Strong Military.
Many of us are of different color and yes, even our sexual preference varies.
But the one constant is our love of Country as our founders laid it out.
We are NOT socialists, or marxists, or communists who believe we should enslave the masses to the Government.
We believe the Government should be OUR slave.
REPUBLICANS are Conservative and the pretenders should go to the Democrat party and get the hell out of ours.
STAND UP for the words of REAGAN!
He spoke for ME.
We take our party back ONE VOTE AT A TIME
DITTO
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:00 ET by helyanweDITTO ! Great post Delsa!
Nice one. I think it's a
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:35 ET by SlyrrNice one. I think it's a BIG problem that all of our politicians have currently. For a long time, we citizens were content to let our governors govern without much supervision - because we trusted them.
But those days are over now. Our 'representatives' from both parties have betrayed us too many times, and they've blown that trust to smithereens. Now it's up to the people to take the GOP applecart and overturn it in a good way. It's time to cast out all the elitists who have gotten WAY too big for their britches. It's time to humble them, to tear down their pride and bring them back to where they should be - on level with the people they're supposed to be representing.
Clean house in 2010!
Meanwhile that Meathead
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:08 ET by fitzfongMeanwhile that Meathead look-alike with the spray on hair, David Frum, will be hovering around like the desperate vulture he is, praying that Owens wins. That way, he can write another obnoxious, self-righteous "big tent" commentary that nobody will read. If Hoffman wins, and I think he will, will that "New Majority" windbag finally pack it up and move to the dark side like Specter?
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." -George Best
What's next?
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:11 ET by tim413I had hoped she would bow out but I also had hoped she would ask her supporters to vote for Hoffman. The GOP big wigs must get out the message for them to vote for Hoffman.
Stop federal judges from foisting their notions of "fairness" on the States. Amend the 14th Amendment! - tim413
Iam not Cool but
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 13:13 ET by DelsaQuestion:
Is it broke in Texas?
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Your election and you know your state better than most of us.
I am in Florida, am a realtor of 23 years working part time as a grocery cashier. Income down from $55,000 a year to $10,000.
All the best with your choice. Good Luck.
downside
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 13:36 ET by jacktheripperif Hoffman wins (and he will) you can say goodbye to him and the 23rd Dist. as there will be no 23rd come 2010
"The American Republic will endure, until politicians realize they can
bribe the people with their own money." – Alexis de Tocqueville
I guess you are talking about re-districting...
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:47 ET by needle.. But I do not think that will take effect until 2012. I agree the political landscape will probably look a lot different from how it looks now, but I would not bet against Doug Hoffman for 2012 just yet.
- Relying upon the State Run Media for your information is like relying upon an embezzler for your portfolio management.
- I didn't leave the Republican Party; the Republican Party left me.
That's a team player
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:08 ET by ghblogThat surprised me. Maybe real conservatives can do this afterall?
Score another one for Sarah...
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:20 ET by PrairieSkyDems/libs everywhere are no doubt sticking pins in their Sarah Palin dolls right now! ;)
This development is making an already very interesting race even more so...Can't wait till Tuesday night!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Prairie~~
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:25 ET by BKeyserI happen to believe that she was the difference-maker. I hope she keeps it up.
BKeyser...Definitely...
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:38 ET by PrairieSkyYou're not alone in that assessment...Her endorsement of Hoffman changed everything in this race.
This has got to be driving the lefties nuts, and I am loving it!
(great link btw!)
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
AMEN!!!
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 15:49 ET by needle- Relying upon the State Run Media for your information is like relying upon an embezzler for your portfolio management.
- I didn't leave the Republican Party; the Republican Party left me.
Marginalized?
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 19:44 ET by DarasenThose that try to marginalize Palin and Beck should feel really stupid about now. Of course they should feel stupid in the first place, (since they are).
2013 Fantasy
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 20:22 ET by miss911ninjaIt's the year 2013. A crowd is assembled in the White House Rose Garden for a special ceremony. All eyes are on the podium and the woman behind it. After she gives a speech honoring him for his meritorious contribution to the national interest, a blushing Glenn Beck steps forward to accept the Medal of Honor from the President of the United States, Sarah Palin. STANDING OVATION!
Yup
Sun, 11/01/2009 - 07:54 ET by bolivarI could dig that! Sure is a nice thought isn't it?
I have no use for liberal thinking - it is just so......passe.
n-wwwaaaaahhhhhhhsssssssssss watch
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 19:49 ET by UnsaneQuick! Somebody check on n-wwwaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhsssssssssss!
This woman is his model Republican; his dream candidate in his aching effort to make sure America is governed by your choice of TWO Leftist parties. And she's flaming out? I'm worried that he may wind up hurting himself...
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
Ahhh, gotta love the blatent
Sun, 11/01/2009 - 12:28 ET by bazzarworldAhhh, gotta love the blatent racism that slithers its way all over this website. Great audience you got here, NB!
Bizarreworld: racism?
Mon, 11/02/2009 - 14:49 ET by MikeBBizarreworld: racism? Scuzzyface is a white woman liberal registered as a Republican. Did this demographic suddenly become a race?
Oh, I get it: anyone who opposes Ear Leader's policies in any way shape or form does so only because he is 1/8 black. There is no way that anyone could oppose Barak on principle, right?
Good grief! We certainly do need a better class of trolls. (Ty, blonde) You can't argue the merits, so you have to play the worn out race card.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
File for intellectual Chapter 11 already, bazzarworld
Mon, 11/02/2009 - 21:42 ET by UnsaneI will take your stupid post as a confession of your intellectual bankruptcy.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)