Dede Scozzafava, the Republican and Independence Parties' candidate for the 23rd Congressional District of New York state who suspended her campaign Saturday, announced moments ago she was throwing her support behind Democrat candidate Bill Owens rather than the Conservative Party's Doug Hoffman.
This should make liberal media members ecstatic for the next 48 hours.
Scozzafava just released the following statement to the Watertown Daily Times (h/t Tweeter NYfitter):
I want to thank you for your support and friendship. Over the past 24 hours, I have had encouraging words sent to my family and me. Many of you have asked me whom you should support on Tuesday.
Since announcing the suspension of my campaign, I have thought long and hard about what is best for the people of this District, and how to answer your questions. This is not a decision that I have made lightly.
You know me, and throughout my career, I have been always been an independent voice for the people I represent. I have stood for our honest principles, and a truthful discussion of the issues, even when it cost me personally and politically. Since beginning my campaign, I have told you that this election is not about me; it’s about the people of this District.
It is in this spirit that I am writing to let you know I am supporting Bill Owens for Congress and urge you to do the same.
It’s not in the cards for me to be your representative, but I strongly believe Bill is the only candidate who can build upon John McHugh's lasting legacy in the U.S. Congress. John and I worked together on the expansion of Fort Drum and I know how important that base is to the economy of this region. I am confident that Bill will be able to provide the leadership and continuity of support to Drum Country just as John did during his tenure in Congress.
In Bill Owens, I see a sense of duty and integrity that will guide him beyond political partisanship. 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.
Please join me in voting for Bill Owens on Tuesday. To address the tough challenges ahead, we must rise above partisanship and politics and work together. There's too much at stake in this election to do otherwise.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters. Follow him at Facebook and Twitter.
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Stupid decision
November 1, 2009 - 15:30 ET by doug1950but just confirms what most of us already knew about this candidate. She is not a real Republican and certainly not conservative. I hope this bites her so hard on the A** she won't be able to sit down for 4 yrs.
I further hope the RNC is watching their candidate. Had they thrown their full support behind the true conservative in the beginning we probably never would have even heard of this woman and it would have been a tsunami against the Dems walking away.
Probably going to be tough
November 1, 2009 - 15:31 ET by 10ksnookerTo get Newt's endorsement next time.
→ snooker
November 1, 2009 - 15:38 ET by Cool ArrowReminds me of something.
A man isn't really forced to keep his word when nobody else will take it.
Mmm, mmm, mmm - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
The value of Newt's
November 1, 2009 - 16:43 ET by BDThe value of Newt's endorsement just VAPORISED.
After this fiasco his endorsement cannot have much value if it only means he endoreses those with (R) following their names and makes no other value judgements.
"Big Tent party" my *posterior*.
This exposes Newt....
November 2, 2009 - 09:59 ET by BigVooas an idiot. He had a clear republican to endorse and didn't. Instead he chose to endorse a democrat with an (R) in front of her name. This also exposes the RNC as a bunch of dunces. It's candidates like this woman that will prevent me from donating another dollar to the RNC. Is anyone at the RNC listening? Not a single dollar more from me until you get your sh*t straight. I won't hold my breath.
I wonder what Rahm had to do
November 1, 2009 - 15:55 ET by d1carterI wonder what Rahm had to do to "get her on board"?
Prbably nothing since it was
November 1, 2009 - 16:44 ET by BDPrbably nothing since it was always known she was not a conservative.
But, according to Newt..
November 2, 2009 - 08:20 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. she is an 'adequate conservative' for that district!
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Darn good question...
November 1, 2009 - 16:45 ET by Forest for the TreesI suspect it has to do with more money for the local Union that Scozzafava's husband is involved with along with more direct WH access.
Rahm the ballerina
November 1, 2009 - 20:13 ET by zachlindProbably a couple of private pirouettes and one plie (bending of the knees).
Really, this comes as a
November 1, 2009 - 15:58 ET by SlyrrReally, this comes as a suprise to... who?
This woman, by all accounts, was never a Republican in the first place. Is it any wonder, now that her own gravy train has derailed, that she would throw in with the people she most sympathises with?
I hope you're watching GOP. Traitors like Mrs. Scuzzy and other RINOs like McCain are the losers - not the 'salvation'. There's a reason why the media loves these traitors - because they're Demorats in disguise. They want us to pick them because they know that NO one likes them! Of course they'll advise the GOP to jump onto a boat full of holes - so they can happily send them off and watch them sink! Duh...
The big question is whether and when the GOP ....
November 1, 2009 - 17:48 ET by Tom Blumer.... will recognize that Mitt Romney is every bit the RINO the two other people you cited are -- and then some.
There's a reason Romney appears so often on CNN.
AMEN! Ronald Reagan,
November 1, 2009 - 15:59 ET by USA4freedomAMEN!
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Who'd have thunk Charles was a pre-modern Dede...
November 2, 2009 - 10:04 ET by Interested and concerned CDNAll the hypocrisy...double the marginalization.
oops double post
November 2, 2009 - 10:13 ET by Interested and concerned CDNSometimes the term RINO
November 1, 2009 - 15:30 ET by NewsbusterbrownSometimes the term RINO gets thrown around too much here, but DeDe should have a
picture of herself next to the acronym in dictionaries from now on.
“There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” - Ronald Reagan (1964 Republican Convention)
Hold's hand to forehead
November 1, 2009 - 15:32 ET by jdlybrand"I'm shocked...shocked I tell ya'!"
NOT
Just wait til Newt hears about this!
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
THERE'S a shocker....
November 1, 2009 - 15:33 ET by MrShyAnd yeah, now in even more hindsight, wasn't that soooo bold of DKos, endorsing Dede?
Yeah, really bold. They're a non-partisan Web site. Sure.
...and RNC Chaiman Michael Steele's comment about this...
November 1, 2009 - 15:36 ET by Red Jeep...was...?
"Ummmmm.... Er.... when is
November 1, 2009 - 16:47 ET by BD"Ummmmm.... Er.... when is the next salon at the Washington Post?"
It really is time for the Republican Party Leadership to fix bayonets and join those of us in the heartland.
Way to pick 'em
November 1, 2009 - 15:37 ET by MPayneWay to pick 'em NY Repub party. Not only did you choose a big fat RINO, but, she will not even endorse the candidate that would be the closest to a republican, ie Hoffman.
Glad she is out, though, and I hope Hoffman sweeps the vote.
National Repub party, please remove your heads from your collective rears, and get behind good, strong conservative candidates.
" Courage - a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it. " - William T. Sherman
Noooooooooooo surprise
November 1, 2009 - 15:37 ET by HeavyChevy→ Chevvvvy!
November 1, 2009 - 15:41 ET by Cool ArrowYesterday I commented that she had graciously decided to withhold her support. But here we are today, watching her strip down to her Democrat purple sack drawers.
Mmm, mmm, mmm - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Now that's funny!
November 1, 2009 - 15:50 ET by doug1950I don't care who you are.
Whaddup Cool!
November 1, 2009 - 15:52 ET by HeavyChevyAnyone with a lick of sense knew who she was going to back. Can't wait to hear the spin MSNBC will be putting out.
→ Can't hurt
November 1, 2009 - 15:57 ET by Cool ArrowBut from the looks of this, I'd say Rachel Maddow might be interested in Ol' ScuzzyFuzzy.
Mmm, mmm, mmm - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Yeah there's a visual.
November 1, 2009 - 16:05 ET by HeavyChevypardon me whilst I puke.
Ugh
November 1, 2009 - 18:04 ET by jdlybrandHurl alert !
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
Yikes!
November 2, 2009 - 11:30 ET by RukusGeez Cool, how about a "yer gonna puke yer brains out" alert or something! Eeew!
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
HC,iIt'll go something along the lines of
November 1, 2009 - 15:58 ET by Blonde.....having been sold out by some of the most prominent members of her own REPUBLICAN party, Scozzafavva decided she couldn't support the usurper in the independent party, but rather decided to support candidate in the only other REAL party left in the race, the Democrats.
Does that about do it for ya?
I hope he fails, too.
Yep `bout sums it up.
November 1, 2009 - 16:02 ET by HeavyChevy→ Scuzzy
November 1, 2009 - 15:37 ET by Cool Arrowrise above partisanship?
Only thing she aver rose above is . . . well, dough pans and leavening come to mind.
Mmm, mmm, mmm - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
:-)
November 1, 2009 - 15:43 ET by jdlybrand"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
Still hoping Hoffman pulls it off.
November 1, 2009 - 15:55 ET by HeavyChevyman that would really grate some teeth up in the Capital!
District 23
November 1, 2009 - 15:46 ET by charlietexasThere you go....we knew she was a democrate in Republican's clothing all along. Somehow I had a feeling when she "suspended her campaign" when she didn't endorse anyone that something was up. Thank God that we have the people rising up and "outing" these horrible people. She probably is getting paid by the dems.
Maybe this will wake up the Republican leaders to choose conservative candidates now. How the hell do you think the democrat congress got a majority? By electing people like this.
Come on NY voters...show everybody how conservative you are up there!!!
How many ways......
November 1, 2009 - 15:47 ET by motherbeltCan one say DUH!
We may lose....
November 1, 2009 - 15:49 ET by Texndoc...the battle. But we'll win the war. As I told Newt on his website, I'd like to kick him in the can for each time he said "listen, do you want a vote for Pelosi or a vote for Boehner?" You were not listening Newtie. A Conservative Republican will no longer support Liberal Republicans because when the 's' hits the fan you can NEVER count on a Liberal Republican to support the Conservative cause. Get it????
"As I told Newt on his
November 1, 2009 - 16:59 ET by ckc1227"As I told Newt on his website, I'd like to kick him in the can for each
time he said "listen, do you want a vote for Pelosi or a vote for
Boehner?"
I'll never understand that argument. It makes no sense. Scuzzlebutt WAS a vote for Pelosi.
Newt has become a
November 1, 2009 - 17:28 ET by BDNewt has become a professional POL. As such he puts greater store in personal connections to other POLS and the machinery of the political decision making process than he does the values of those involved.
Professional POL's prefer to operate by cutting deals with other POL's rather than engage in open warfare with their opponants. At this point we need no more "Dealmakers" but rather dedicated revolutionaries.
It is time for Newt to return to a campus somewhere....
...and yet he has
November 1, 2009 - 17:35 ET by bigtimer...and yet he has aspirations of running for Prez in '12.
(he may hem and haw saying it's far too early for that...but for me it is obvious)
He's delusional as far as I am concerned.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
BT: Deluded does not come
November 1, 2009 - 19:08 ET by BDBT:
Deluded does not come to half of what he sees himself as. Way too much time in Washington and not enough in the Heartland has contributed to an overly inflated value of self.
BD... Nail on head. It
November 1, 2009 - 23:12 ET by bigtimerBD...
Nail on head.
It used to be painful for me to watch years ago for me with him..not so anymore...just aggravation...especially with people like Sean Hannity and such that have an obsession with him...as if he is the be all end all.
Wished they'd buy a clue and quit having him in our faces all the time.
I fear this is going to happen in '12 if we do get a real conservative conservatives like...but the media, including Fox do the pick and choosing of who we are suppose to like....blah blah blah.
Newt has become pathetic in my eyes...that's all I can say.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Yeah. Know who Newt
November 2, 2009 - 08:11 ET by BDYeah.
Know who Newt reminds me of?
In the movie "Braveheart" there are a pair of clan leaders prior to the start of the battle of Sterling Bridge who are preparing to ride forward to negotiate for terms from the invading English Army so they risk nothing of their own personal position. They will continue in their own position while selling out as long as the army remains on the field behind them and does not disperse.
Newt is the same way. As long as we stand on the field behind him, he can continue to "Negotiate for terms".
The perfect example was when he tried to justify his concurrence that Global Warming existed two years ago. He said he did it so he could be at the table in discussing what would be done about it. To negotiate the terms of the impact down as it were. He was done for me at that point. He was not willing to fight the good fight but rather sought pointless negotiation to keep his own position intact.
We need someone to ride out and "Pick a fight" with the liberals which is what Palin, Limbaugh, and Hannity do. Thank God.
bt, If Newt is thinking about a run in 2012...
November 1, 2009 - 22:51 ET by R D Helm...I hope he is planning on doing so as a democrat.
Same goes for McCain.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
Dave... You know that
November 1, 2009 - 23:06 ET by bigtimerDave...
You know that will never happen from either of them.
I just pray the American people are well aware by then if either of them run again....and both are eyeing it...knowing full well they could get spots on all the main stream shows etc. without any prob whatsoever.
Thank goodness for the internet.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
He can run like Roger
November 3, 2009 - 01:10 ET by MikeBHe can run like Roger Bannister, but he won't ever get my vote. I'm registered Republican, but if the Party runs a "moderate maverick" in 2012, I'll vote for either the Libertarian or for the Constitutionalist. If the Republican Party runs a conservative for President, and a slate of conservative Representatives and Senators that vow to reverse all the socialist bovine feces that has been passed (green jobs, for example), and supports the candidates, then they will win in a landslide like Reagan did.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
The difference between
November 1, 2009 - 17:28 ET by ThisnThatThe difference between Palin and Newt couldn't be more clear now. Palin has vision; Newt has an agenda. Newt has become a Washington insider, spending waaaaayyyyyy too much time with the likes of McCain & Co.
This whole episode sure explains the rift between Palin and McCain's handlers, doesn't it? Palin could see right through them, and wasn't going to take it no more. Good for her. Go Palin!
__________
"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
Newt's stock just went in
November 1, 2009 - 22:17 ET by MaximusBraveheartNewt's stock just went in the toilet. He endorsed the non-conservative RINO and then she endorses a DEM. Proof is in the pudding. I unsubscribed from his e-mail list. He is a politician and not a true conservative who would be willing to actually follow the Constitution. M-B
Actually, Newt's stock has been floating in the toilet...
November 1, 2009 - 22:28 ET by R D Helm...for some time.
Now he has managed to self-flush.
He needs to go back to teaching history, once he gets the 4-egg omelet off of his face, that is.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
Well knock me over with a
November 1, 2009 - 15:49 ET by Radical1979Well knock me over with a feather....
Does anyone really need to be told by her who to vote for? Politicians really think we're stupid.
I am and have always been a
November 1, 2009 - 15:55 ET by USA4freedomI 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.
Sincerely Arlen Spec.. oh sorry.. Dede Scozzafava "R???" “D!!!!!”
(I did not know there was a D in Rino..It must be silent...)
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Well I guess you can’t
November 1, 2009 - 15:56 ET by USA4freedomWell I guess you can’t question her loyalty…
Lol!!!
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
USA4
November 1, 2009 - 16:12 ET by BlondeNo D in RINO?
How does DIABLO strike you....another fab Charles Krauthammer invention, I'm told. Democrat in All But Label Only.
Great to see you back here.
I hope he fails, too.
Delicious
November 1, 2009 - 16:14 ET by Free StinkerIf I can borrow Noel's adjective.
That is "Delicious"
"President Obama is learning on the job and it shows." --Boris Epshteyn
spot on. Ronald Reagan,
November 1, 2009 - 16:46 ET by USA4freedomspot on.
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
If this is a surprise to anyone
November 1, 2009 - 15:57 ET by DoktorFrankenIf this is a surprise to anyone then they are an idiot.
This has been a tactic of the Left. Run a candidate on the Republican ticket. Only the most brain dead cannot tell the difference. It's a lot easier on a more local level to do what Doug Hoffman has done. We should all support those types of efforts.
JMHO, you understand.
If Saul Alinsky owned a news channel it would be MSNBC. ---- Me
Little known fact...
November 1, 2009 - 16:05 ET by BKeysera female rhino (RINO) is called a "non". Fitting.
Good Job Newt! Sinking Your Own Chances in 2012
November 1, 2009 - 16:06 ET by Free StinkerI wonder how Newt feels now?
A) Stupid
B) Moronic
C) Foolish
D) All of the Above
I choose "E" - A little
November 1, 2009 - 16:16 ET by MichelleCI choose "E" - A little sticky.......from the egg on his face
Though the other options work equally as well.
Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July. Democrats believe every day is April 15th ~ Ronald Reagan
No, Newt likely feels a bit
November 1, 2009 - 16:52 ET by BDNo, Newt likely feels a bit betrayed...Not by Scozzafazza in New York, but by the voters who abandoned the candidate he deigned to select.
Newt will likely not travel to Watertown New York anytime soon.
He just does not get it.
Oh oh
November 1, 2009 - 16:11 ET by TheAssessorConservatives cracked the Acorn and out popped a fuzzy blue bean.
Dede is a loser
November 1, 2009 - 16:13 ET by kevinm13What a loser move on her part. Withdrawing from the race is one thing but to endorse a Democrat when her name will be on the ballot with a (R) beside it. Disgraceful and being a really poor loser.
Money
November 1, 2009 - 16:18 ET by MichelleCI'm sooooooo glad the NRCC wasted 900,000 bucks on this loser RINO. Next time they ask me for money I'm sending it back with a picture of Dum-Dum and NO in big red letters. I'm doubtful they'll understand the point though.
Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July. Democrats believe every day is April 15th ~ Ronald Reagan
That was great lol...
November 1, 2009 - 22:24 ET by MaximusBraveheartThat was great lol... "I'm sooooooo glad the NRCC wasted 900,000 bucks on this loser RINO." M-B
$900,000 Debacle
November 2, 2009 - 08:29 ET by Sergeant ROCKHas Michael Steele or anyone in the GOP leadership apologized to Republicans for this debacle?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Just wondering????
November 1, 2009 - 16:23 ET by FlatlinerWhat would a be a suitable period of time that should pass before this "Republican" could accept an appointment in the Obama administration? I'm thinking 30 days, but perhaps I'm just old fashioned.
Throw Her Out!
November 1, 2009 - 16:53 ET by TuariThrow her out of the Republican Party! Her and all those like her.
All this time, Bill Owens
November 1, 2009 - 17:03 ET by fitzfongAll this time, Bill Owens was just running around, minding his own business, operating his campaign in the shadows. Now he's got that fat load Scozzafava to carry around like dead weight. Congratulations, Owens, you haven't lost an election, you've gained an albatross.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." -George Best
→ Owens' Sausage
November 1, 2009 - 17:06 ET by Cool ArrowSure ain't pretty how he's trying to win this election.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
First Specter, now
November 1, 2009 - 17:08 ET by fitzfongFirst Specter, now Scozzafava...classic examples of addition by subtraction.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." -George Best
Fitzfong, That is the best
November 1, 2009 - 17:57 ET by USA4freedomFitzfong,
That is the best line yet..
First Specter, now Scozzafava...classic examples of addition by subtraction.
Spot on.
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Scozzafava: "John and I
November 1, 2009 - 17:06 ET by TEScozzafava: "John and I worked together on the expansion of Fort Drum and I know how important that base is ...."
Someone should inform Scozzafava that Fort Drum is not a "base". Fort Drum is an Army post.
Gosh...color me
November 1, 2009 - 17:06 ET by bigtimerGosh...color me shocked!.../sarc off
It's a miracle Steele and Newtie don't come out and support Owens as well....
Instead I heard some BS backtracking somewhat from Newtie on F&F this morning....Steele...I haven't caught his BS...don't care to either.
Thank you grass-root TP members and others that have worked to get rid of her....more to go as well...a lot more.
Conservatives...no more RINOs....
Problem is....the big-wigs just seem to refuse to really 'Get It' ...wonder what more it will take for them to see the real picture out here in the real world.
They seem to think they can continue to completely control us...they can't...the sooner they wake up and smell the coffee...the sooner they may regain support/$$$...
I just don't see it happening anytime real soon....YET.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
The Republican party needs
November 1, 2009 - 17:39 ET by ThisnThatThe Republican party needs to understand that support for traditional marriage, gun rights, the Constitution, low taxes, reduced spending, and right to life are not extreme positions, as the liberal MSM has tried to portray them. When will they get over being afraid of Dim name-calling?
__________
"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
now i understand
November 1, 2009 - 17:08 ET by larry on LIwhy newts name appeared on the white house visitors list,"we need a little help from a friend". lets watch newts future moves.
~Meow!
November 1, 2009 - 17:09 ET by choselife3xThe woman is lower than I thought. I should've been meaner in my blog post, double-wide pantsuit wasn't nearly harsh enough.
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
http://themessengerd...
IS THE LESSON YET LEARNED?
November 1, 2009 - 17:15 ET by reelman46NOV 1.2009 3pm CST..."Scozzafava Endorses Owens
Vindicating all who criticized her as an unsuitable Republican nominee, Dede Scozzafava, having suspended her fading campaign yesterday,endorsed Democrat Bill Owens today."
=====
So now do we all understand why those beloved Planned Parenthood RINOs do more harm than good for the Republican Party!
She backstabbed a Party and a Republican that chose to run as a conservative this time...vindictive wench to say the least.
If its a Hoffman win of under 5,000 votes...the forced democrat recounts (that steal it) will last for months!!!
http://conservablogs...
Doug Schexnayder, Ph.D. (theconservativecrawfish)
True Colors
November 1, 2009 - 17:22 ET by cajunkingkongPerfect example of the old cliche' "true colors showing through".
She needed to do this
November 1, 2009 - 17:36 ET by MidAmericaShe needed to do this to keep from splitting the liberal vote because her name is still on the ballot.
They need a name for this
November 1, 2009 - 17:51 ET by RR GOPThey need a name for this (when RINOs get rooted out and show their true colors)...perhaps the "Specter Effect"?
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Term for fully outed rino
November 1, 2009 - 19:47 ET by ApacheHmmm...
FARCE:
Fake Ass Republican Conclusively Exposed
Los Angeles Times veteran
November 1, 2009 - 19:14 ET by Patrick MichaelLos Angeles Times veteran Ron Brownstein fretted over how it's “a
sign that the leash that the base is holding on the party is tightening
and that the Palins, the talk radio, Rush Limbaughs, the Fox, the
definition of what is acceptable as a Republican I think is narrowing.”
Yeah Ron, it's narrowed to disclude Republican's who endorse Democrats.
Stay Free!!!
Her Political
November 1, 2009 - 19:48 ET by jacktheripperHer Political career is over...unless she "comes out of the closet" and joins the Dems officially even then she would have to move out of NY's 23rd . NYC here I come
"The American Republic will endure, until politicians realize they can
bribe the people with their own money." – Alexis de Tocqueville
Since "Republican" means too
November 1, 2009 - 19:51 ET by riverratSince "Republican" means too many things to too many folks, perhaps it's time to rename our Party as "Conservatives" and the "Democrats" as Marxists...
rr... Works for me!
November 1, 2009 - 20:01 ET by bigtimerrr...
Works for me! ;-)
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Which means not only is she not a Republican but...
November 1, 2009 - 22:34 ET by Lord ErondShe's not even a human being. You fat twinkie eating pile of Michael Moore, go switch like Specter did.
"Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge."
Timothy 6:20
When Dkos and ACORN were
November 1, 2009 - 22:40 ET by bigtimerWhen Dkos and ACORN were supporting her that is all one needed to know....and we're supposed to follow Newt?
Heck...I quit listening to Newt when he was still the Majority Leader.
I've watched him punish/destroy conservatives that had a chance to win in the past...if they didn't so his bidding...his way.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Like I said the other day, Scozzafava doesn't even qualify...
November 1, 2009 - 22:40 ET by R D Helm...as a RINO.
As for her endorsement of Owens, what would you expect?
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
A. Specter
November 1, 2009 - 23:55 ET by zachlindArlen in a dress.
Is this a Surprise??
November 2, 2009 - 00:05 ET by DelsaDede was and is a left wing Democrat in RINO clothing.
I never had a doubt who she'd endorse!
In a way, she may have just done Hoffman a huge favor by showing her true colors.
I wonder if Newt is going to
November 2, 2009 - 04:01 ET by captain139I wonder if Newt is going to endorse Bill Owen's as well now that his favor has? Way to go Newt! Good luck on your Prez run...NOT!
Rino maximus
November 2, 2009 - 07:54 ET by nadadhimmiSee, Dede is just like Newt after all. Endorsing liberals. Remember Newt and his chicken-stuff global warming commercials? Newt is struggling to expand his personal power against the very people that should be his constituancy, and he will be, and is, being dumped by them. I guarantee Gingrich is more comfortable at a NY cocktail party than at a Teaparty. Nuff said
Newt (D)
November 2, 2009 - 08:01 ET by Sergeant ROCKHave to agree with you there. His transformation began with his conversion to Catholicism, I believe. That was hotly debated here a while back.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
I doubt the conversion had
November 2, 2009 - 08:16 ET by BDI doubt the conversion had much to do with it. The new wife on the other hand....
Newt's scheme
November 2, 2009 - 08:25 ET by Sergeant ROCKI disagree. He made a calculated decison on that. By itself, it doesn't amount to much. However, coupled with other moves like endorsing liberals, it all makes sense.
Why won't you endorse Newt's 'Big Tent' party?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
I just recall what happened
November 2, 2009 - 08:36 ET by BDI just recall what happened to Goldwater at the end of his life when he married a woman less than half his age. He was feeble, she was not and moved his persona to the left by using his foundations to invest in non-conservative motions such as abortion rights groups.
Regarding the catholicism - I find Catholics (real ones, which includes converts in this day) to be relentlessly conservative. I think that would actually be playing against his urges to go to the middle.
Still disagree
November 2, 2009 - 08:42 ET by Sergeant ROCKOn the second part, that is. How many liberals are Catholic?? A bunch. Maybe not 'real' Catholics, but Catholic nonetheless.
Like I said, by itself, not much. However, Everything that Newt is doing is a calculation toward a Presidential run in 2012. He won't get my vote, though.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Nor mine, and I will not
November 3, 2009 - 07:46 ET by BDNor mine, and I will not vote for John McCain again for Senate.
He is done as far as I am concerned and ANYONE on the ballot in opposition will get my vote even if it is Ralph Nader.
Sgt Rock
November 2, 2009 - 10:57 ET by doug1950I agree. How could a newly converted Catholic publicly support a candidate who has gone on record in suupport of abortion and gay marriage? I have said this many times here and elsewhere. Newt is an opportunist. No barrel is too low or scuzzy (pun intended) for him to scrape. As far as I am concerned, he is history. His personal conduct, his positions all over the place on things that are near and dear to Conservatives convinces me he is a RINO and not to be trusted AT ALL! I hope his organization and the RNC call me this week for donations. I can't wait to unload on them. I intend to ask them if they can get back the $900K they gave to this woman, if not why the hell are you asking me for more. They just squandered that which they did not have to give. I am convinced also that Michael Steele does not know what in the hell he is doing either. Time to clean house.
Newt the opportunist
November 11, 2009 - 07:23 ET by Sergeant ROCKThat's an astute observation. I was thinking that he was just getting some bad advice. But then, isn't that what the opposition does - react to which way they think the wind is blowing? Don't we have enough of those people in politics already?
Your point on abortion makes it pretty obvious that he is an opportunist.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Yo, Newt ...
November 2, 2009 - 08:07 ET by Crash... Apologies are in order!
Just
November 2, 2009 - 09:48 ET by jessieHJust proves there is no difference in the parties. Is this the best choice for America? This corrupt person or that corrupt person? What about honesty?
Proof is in the ...
November 2, 2009 - 10:45 ET by sam12663pudding. Weren't detractors of Scozzafava saying all along that she is really a Democrat claiming to be Republican? She is the female version of Benedict Arlen Sphincter. The question I have is for Newt Gingrich; how do you explain your support for Dede now? Kind of a kick in the nuggets huh?
President Obama is nothing more than a lying empty suit; a Hollywood style special effects smoke and mirrors show that has shown itself to be a total fraud.
WAKE UP AMERICA! SAVE OUR CONSTITUTION!
If...
November 2, 2009 - 12:50 ET by retroconIf it looks like duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but insists that it's not a duck...
It's a duck pretending to be a Rino.
So, how do you get down off a Rino? You don't, you get down off a duck. Or, the duck get's down off her Rino and endorses the ass.
Newt, you have dissappointed me.