[wildandcrazyrussian]

"So I say to many conservative friends who suddenly decided whether they're from Minnesota, or Alaska, or Texas, they know more than the upstate New York Republicans? I don't think so," he added.
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Hey Newt, THERE WAS NO PRIMARY ELECTION, so the NY Republicans had no choice as to who was hand-picked to be the candidate.

[paulycy]

Hey Newt, THERE WAS NO PRIMARY ELECTION, so the NY Republicans had no choice as to who was hand-picked to be the candidate.

Who actually did pick this person? Are there names and associated histories available? Maybe we can find out some interesting facts regarding why a left-of-center "republican" ended up on the ticket, especially with Newt supporting them... just sayin'