Jones Out Of (NY) Congressional Race-Endorses Meier

Finger Lakes News Radio ^ | 6/2/05

[Behind Liberal Lines]

Raymond A. Meier, the Republican Candidate for the 24^th Congressional District, received the support of former Republican Candidate Brad Jones.

Jones officially withdrew from the Republican Party primary and endorsed Meier during a joint news conference held at the People’s Park in Seneca Falls.

“Running for public office is one of the finest forms of public service a citizen can give. Brad has brought important issues to the forefront, such as the need for alternative energy to solve our nation’s energy problems and the importance of economic development. Brad has felt strongly that the pending land claim and trust application must be dealt with in a manner that protects innocent land owners and defends the rule of law.” Meier said.

“I am pleased that Brad sees how my experience as a State Senator and a former county executive can help to build a strong Central New York and work best to find solutions to these problems.” Meier added.

“Brad Jones has been an elected leader in Seneca Falls and the Chairman of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency. I hope I will be able to turn to him throughout the campaign and, eventually, during my term in Congress for his insight.” Meier said.

Today’s announcement means the Republican Party will be unified around one candidate, Ray Meier who has the experience, values and the vision which best reflects those in the 24^th district.

Meier is now the only Republican candidate registered with the Federal Election Commission.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

Jones was/is a RINO so this is good news.

[Wilum]

Excellent news

[Behind Liberal Lines]

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[fieldmarshaldj]

*PING*

[Clintonfatigued]

This is good news in a key race.

[Republican Wildcat]

So a conservative may get the Boehlert seat?

[AuH2ORepublican]

"So a conservative may get the Boehlert seat?"

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Meier (i) by all accounts is a pro-life conservative and (ii) appears to have the support of Boehlert and presumably the RINO wing of the GOP. I guess he's moderate on some issues, but I think he's someone who will vote the right way in the House, unlike Boehlert. Meier will be able to save his money for the general election, where he will likely win with around 55%in a district that gave President Bush 53% in 2004.

[Clintonfatigued]

Actually, Democrats have the strongest candidate they could have found in Oneida County District Attorney Michael Arcuri. This will be among the most competitive races in the country. Conservatives in upstate NY should make it a top priority.

[AuH2ORepublican]

I agree we should take the race seriously, but there's no way a moderate-to-conservative state senator with the Conservative Party endorsement *and* crossover appeal such as Meier loses in an open-seat race in an Upstate NY district that gave President Bush 53% in 2004.