Don't worry about it. The seat is up again 2010. We need the conservative victory to show our fearless leaders at the RNC that they need to resign. In droves...
It is absolutely vital for conservatives and the Tea Party movement that Hoffman surpass Scozzafava. If that doesn't get the attention of the GOP leadership, nothing will.
If he goes on to win the seat, so much the better. In that case, we would have more than their attention -- a firm grip on their privates.