Republican Dede Scozzafava has suspended her bid in next Tuesday’s NY 23 special election, a huge development that dramatically shakes up the race. She did not endorse either of her two opponents -- Conservative party candidate Doug Hoffman or Democrat Bill Owens.
Her statement is below:
"In recent days, polls have indicated that my chances of winning this election are not as strong as we would like them to be. The reality that I've come to accept is that in today's political arena, you must be able to back up your message with money—and as I've been outspent on both sides, I've been unable to effectively address many of the charges that have been made about my record. But as I've said from the start of this campaign, this election is not about me, it's about the people of this district. And, as always, today I will do what I believe serves their interests best.
"It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on many of my supporters to shift their support. Consequently, I hereby release those individuals who have endorsed and supported my campaign to transfer their support as they see fit to do so. I am and have always been a proud Republican. It is my hope that with my actions today, my party will emerge stronger and our district and our nation can take an important step towards restoring the enduring strength and economic prosperity that has defined us for generations."On Election Day my name will appear on the ballot, but victory is unlikely. To those who support me – and to those who choose not to – I offer my sincerest thanks. Dede."
What a suck libtard.
***The reality that I’ve come to accept is that in today’s political arena, you must be able to back up your message with money—and as I’ve been outspent on both sides, I’ve been unable to effectively address many of the charges that have been made about my record.***
Translation: I don’t have the millions to be able to drown out the folks that have my record correct.
***But as I’ve said from the start of this campaign, this election is not about me, it’s about the people of this district. ***
Translation: The people of this area are retards.
***”It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on many of my supporters to shift their support. ***
Translation: The money has dried up and my supporters are melting away like a snowball on the sidewalk on a warm sunny day.
***Consequently, I hereby release those individuals who have endorsed and supported my campaign to transfer their support as they see fit to do so. I am and have always been a proud Republican.***
Translation: WTF happened? I was a good party member. I don’t understand why everyone is dumping on me.
***It is my hope that with my actions today, my party will emerge stronger and our district and our nation can take an important step towards restoring the enduring strength and economic prosperity that has defined us for generations.”***
Translation: I’d better be well rewarded for this or there’ll be hell to pay because I know some party secrets.
***On Election Day my name will appear on the ballot, but victory is unlikely. To those who support me – and to those who choose not to – I offer my sincerest thanks. Dede***
Translation: stomp stomp stomp It’s NOT FAIIRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!! WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Talking out of both sides of her liberal pie hole.
If she's so "proud" to be a Republican, why would she release her supporters to "transfer their support as they see fit?"
This is precisely why you're out of the race, Dede. You have no concept of core principles or convictions. You're clearly signaling that you want your supporters to move to the Democrat in the race. Transparent and despicable.
re: in today’s political arena, you must be able to back up your message with money
True, but only to a point. Had she been using the money she spent to present herself as an advocate and supporter of a cause that conservatives endorsed the funds would have gone a lot further.
However, if that’s the reason she wants to give, then more power to her. Dale Carnegie years and years ago pointed out the importance of giving an opponent a way of changing sides or dropping out and saving face in the process.
It would do a lot of people good to read his book “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”