Shocker In NY-23: Scozzafava Backs Democrat

Another stunning development in the hotly contested Congressional race in the NY-23 district: GOP candidate Dede Scozzafava has endorsed the Democrat candidate William Owens over Conservative Doug Hoffman. This is a major slap in the face of the party powers-that-be. Can the GOP get the $900,000 back that it spent supporting this lefty before she bowed out on Saturday? Why did they nominate someone endorsed by ACORN and The Daily Kos?!! Republican contribution dollars at work. Nice going, Newt et al.

The GOP has thrown its support behind Hoffman, albeit at the last minute. The election is tomorrow. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) encouraged Scozzafava to endorse Democrat Owens. His spokesman, Maxwell Young, said the senator called a number of north country political leaders after Scozzafava suspended her campaign. He reportedly had several conversations with the her ahead of her announcement. He said the senator also called other Democratic leaders about the situation, including White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.

Yesterday, turncoat Scozzafava released this statement:

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.

Dede

Chicago politics has come to NY-23. It’s down to the wire, and the race isn’t over. Give Doug Hoffman all the support you can- we are sending a clear message to the GOP, who seems to have deserted conservatives in favor of RINOs.

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