A few weeks ago, way up in northern New York, Democrat Bill Owens defeated Doug Hoffman, a Conservative Party candidate who drew support from the tea-steepage-pouch crowd all around the country to defeat the evil Dede Scozzafava.
The result hasn’t been finalized, and the final corrected counts are [...]
Lake Placid businessman Doug Hoffman, who lost narrowly to Democrat Bill Owens in the heated contest in the 23rd CD two weeks ago, is paying a visit to the Capitol today in the company of Rev. Jason McGuire, legislative director of the conservative pastoral group New Yorkers for Constitutional [...]
Here’s another clip from tonight’s “New York Now,” in which GOP chair Ed Cox gives Irene his sense of what happened to cause Dede Scozzafava to endorse Democrat Bill Owens.
Did we mention that the show airs at 7:30 tonight on WMHT?
[...]Republicans sweep local elections, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg wins by an unexpectedly narrow margin, Democrat Bill Owens wins the 23rd Congressional district, and Democrats fight over next week’s special session.
Have at it, but please be civil.
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Mayor Bloomberg autographs a copy of the Daily News, AP Photo by David Goldman
Apparently, today's a bad day to be the richest and most powerful person in New York City. In the wake of last night's not-as-big-as-predicted victory over Democrat Bill [...]
Days after the Republican candidate dropped out of the race, Democrat Bill Owens won the special election for the 23rd Congressional District in upstate New York—a seat that had been held by Republicans since the 19th century. The NY Times called it "a" [...]
Good morning, folks. Late night for most of us, I’m sure. Here’s the news …
Democrat Bill Owens prevailed over Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in the hotly contested 23rd Congressional District race, where outside groups spent more than $3.7 million on the race. (TU/ NYT)
With 92 percent of [...]
A big upset in a district that hasn’t voted for a Democrat since the Civil War: Democrat Bill Owens wins in New York’s 23rd District, taking the seat from the Republicans. With 88% of precincts reporting, Owens has 60,458 votes (49%), Hoffman has 56,174 votes (46%), and Scozzafava has 6,796 [...]
Erie County residents can look up their details here.
In addition to the county races, for which Marc and Chris have also provided endorsements, I’m going to obviously keeping an eye on NY-23, where Democrat Bill Owens is up against Conservative Doug Hoffman. [...]
In for a penny, in for a pound — or in for a robocall, as evidenced by Dede Scozzafava’s latest effort to support Democrat Bill Owens. which was released by Owens’ campaign.
Script:
“Hi, this is Dede Scozzafava calling on behalf of Bill Owens. And I wanted to let you know that [...]
Since Friday's poll, Hoffman is up 6 points to 41%, Owens is static at 36%, and Scozzafav [...]
Prepared remarks by Democrat Bill Owens from today’s rally in Watertown with Vice President Joe Biden:
“First, I wanted to thank Former State Democratic Chairwoman June O’Neill for being there with us from the very beginning. June has been a tireless champion for our campaign and I can’t thank her enough [...]
From the Washington Post:
State Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava (R), who dropped from the special election in Upstate New York yesterday, has now thrown her support to Democrat Bill Owens.
“It’s not in the cards for me to be your representative, but I strongly believe Bill is the only candidate who can [...]
Here’s some of the reaction to Dede Scozzafava’s decision to endorse Democrat Bill Owens — from Owens, the New York Young Republicans, and former Scozzafava spokesman Matt Burns.
First up, Owens:
“I am honored to have Assemblywoman Scozzafava’s endorsement. Over the course of her career, Dede has always committed to serving the [...]
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 [...]
With Republican candidate Dede Scozzafava suddenly dropping out of the 23rd Congressional District race in upstate New York yesterday, Election Day will see a battle between Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman and Democrat Bill Owens. But Politico points out that people shouldn't have' [...]
The latest twist in a busy weekend in the 23rd CD race: Calling Democrat Bill Owens “the only candidate who can build upon John McHugh’s lasting legacy in the U.S. Congress,” former Republican candidate Dede Scozzafava officially endorsed her onetime rival. This comes less than 24 hours after her husband, [...]
In her statement Saturday morning, the assemblywoman explained the reasons behind her decision: "It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on many of my" [...]
The powerful teachers’ union NYSUT has voted to endorse Democrat Bill Owens after their candidate, Republican Dede Scozzafava, suspended her campaign, according to NYSUT Executive Vice President Alan Lubin.
Lubin said the decision to endorse Owens was “easy” after Scozzafava released her supporters this morning.
“We were being loyal to Dede because [...]
