Benjamin spoiling for a chance to take on Schumer

The New York Times ^ | November 10, 2003 | Raymond Hernandez

[blaylock]

I think this is a very fair article. That said, it's time for the NY GOP to rally around a candidate to at least give Schumer some headaches!

[ken5050]

Abe Hirschfield?

[ClintonBeGone]

In fact, several top New York Republicans, including Mr. Pataki, are said to be worried that attempting a serious challenge to Mr. Schumer could stir up Democrats and hurt any chance that Mr. Bush might have in the state.

Oh, how I tire of hearing this cannard.

[princess leah]

He sounds like a good candidate and his "non-political background" may just be what New York needs after a term of Schumer and Shrillary!

[Gritty]

Any Republican is very likely to be trounced by Mr. Schumer, a first-term senator who has considerable support even among Republicans in public polls.

One need look no further to discern the abominable state of political and moral affairs in NY than reading this sentence!

[PigRigger]

"He sounds like a good candidate...."

Any person running against these two idiots has to garnish more than 60% of the vote upstate and on LI to offset NYC.

Sadly, and speaking as a Long Islander, most soccer Mom's are in love with Hillary; if she backs Schumer that will be their man as well.

The socialist thinking that has taken over NY is only getting stronger I am afraid.

Unfortunately, the only way I believe one of these two Dimwitts will be displaced is if Rudy runs or if they are brought up on ethics violations. Other than that the "Useful Idiots" residing in this state will be all to happy to support them.

Most NY's don't have a clue what these two stand for and how they vote in the Senate.

[DeweyCA]

Any Republican is very likely to be trounced by Mr. Schumer, a first-term senator who has considerable support even among Republicans in public polls.

There is something dramatically wrong with Reps when they support somebody like the detestable Schumer. RINOs rule the Rep Party in NY. Sick!!

[weepnomore]

I had hoped that Giuliani would run. Do you think this means that he may be asked to take Cheney's spot ?

[nycfree]

I think someone, anyone should take the lead here. I do not buy (not for one second) that a strong challenge to Schumer will impact negatively on President Bush. Whoever the Dem. nominee is will garner plenty of support on their own. Especially in New York. I will be very disappointed if Governor Pataki doesn't take an active interest in this race. Someone needs to put the screws to Schumer and Benjamin seems to be as good as anyone else. At least he is committed to this race. His final quote of this article is very telling - - -

"My supporters and I seem to be the only ones who don't want to give Schumer a free ride, we're really building something here." Michael Benjamin

[TontoKowalski]

Oh, how I tire of hearing this cannard.

Agree with that. Republicans need to contest every single race. There's just no excuse not to find at least one credible candidate. OK, some of the races may not be winnable, and even if one (wrongly) puts the Schumer contest in that category, an important point is missed:

Every time Schumer opens his mouth, Republicans gain votes all over the Country.

[beelzepug]

"Nobody has the heart to tell him that it's a hopeless cause."

Well, now, there's the right attitude. Is it any wonder we continue to get pushed around like little girls even when we are in the majority? Why is the Republican party unable to deal with success?

[ought-six]

The article says Chuckles has overwhelming support, including from many Republicans. What Republican can possibly support Chuckles, who is one of the biggest socialists in the country, and is well-knonw for being viscerally anti-America. He is a vile tyrant whose hypcrisy defies any rational explanation. What he has done on the Senate Judiciary Committee is treasonous and criminal. He should have been tarred and feathered and run out on a rail a long time ago. Chuckles exemplifies everything that is vile and venal in America today.

[Dan from Michigan]

In fact, several top New York Republicans, including Mr. Pataki, are said to be worried that attempting a serious challenge to Mr. Schumer could stir up Democrats and hurt any chance that Mr. Bush might have in the state.

How gutless.

[Republican Wildcat]

This guy has a website up now with a place to sign up for an e-mail newsletter. I found it linked on the NRSC site:

Michael Benjamin for U.S. Senate

[4.1O dana super trac pak]

Bump

[cyborg]

ANYONE BUT LENSLICE SCHUMER

[Republican Wildcat]

It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me strategically, even if they do think it is hopeless to unseat him. If Schumer doesn't have to campaign for himself at all, he can spend all of his time helping the Democrat Pres. candidate carry New York, help fundraise for NY House Democrats and also help raise money for other Democrats nationally.

[Darksheare]

Hm...
Schumer is very popular among several groups in NY, and there are those who will go to any length to vote for Schumer against anyone the Republicans field.
Some of them, unfortunately, claim to be Republicans.
One would think, though, that if they voted for Schumer, they'd vote for the Witch.
Those of which I speak hate her with a passion.
I honestly do not understand some of the thinking that goes on here in state.
And the thought that was stated to me in response to my question about the above actions: "At least Schumer is from NY."

I never bothered to check up on that statement's veracity after hearing it.

Here's to someone ousting the greasy used car salesman.

[Republican Wildcat]

General interest ping?

[GiveEmDubya]

Bush might not have a chance in the state? MIGHT not have a chance? Good Lord, he HAS no chance here and every dang one of us knows it. Unless there is a cataclysmic shift in attitudes towards Dubya here, this is Dean country.

I've told my liberal "comrades" they can vote for Dean & Chuckie and whine for them all they want--the Democrats will win here but lose everywhere else that counts.