The New York Republican party is in a mess. They can't seem to field candidates who have a chance to win. Ed Cox would have run a very good campaign against her but for some reason Pataki didn't want him. Her opponent, John Spencer, is solid on the issues, but he doesn't have the name recognition and money to challenge her.
Knowing she is as much to be feared (maybe more so) as her husband, I've wondered if there is more to Ed Cox dropping out than Pataki.