[TexasCajun]

RNC Chairman Michael Steele said in a written statement that he "respects" Scozzafava's decision that will allow the RNC to endorse and support Hoffman.

"This selfless act of releasing her supporters provides voters with the opportunity to unite around a candidate who shares Republican principles and will serve the interests of his constituents in Congress by standing in opposition to the liberal policies of President Obama and Speaker Pelosi," he said.

[Girlene]

"This selfless act of releasing her supporters provides voters with the opportunity to unite around a candidate who shares Republican principles......

LOL, it looks like Dede wasn't so "selfless". This article sums it up well: 'Republican' Scozzafava endorses Democrat against Conservative Party's Hoffman

.................. In her statement Friday announcing suspension of her campaign Scozzafava said "I am and have always been a proud Republican. It is my hope that with my actions today, my party will emerge stronger ..."

................Only hours after suspending her campaign for the good of the Republican Party, liberal Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava has now endorsed Democrat Bill Owens for in Tuesday's special election.............