912: AMERICA AWAKES IN 2009
Posted on 11/12/2009 10:18:14 AM PST by McGruff
Doug Hoffman, the Conservative Party nominee who lost to Democrat Bill Owens in New York’s special election last week, says he is “seriously considering” another run for the seat.
Hoffman told the conservative Human Events newspaper in a story published Thursday that after losing 49 percent to 47 percent, he is assessing his chances of defeating Owens next year.
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What district?
Maybe he should also be considering his 2009 bid, as the race tightens.
whatever district DeDe runs in.
Hoffman did not win because this was a nationalized race. Local residents, especially in rural districts, resent it when outsiders come in and tell them who to vote for. Hoffman did not have the knowledge of the local issues to win, especially when he was screwed by the RINO.
Being against Bacrock Obama isn't enough. Being against Bacrock Obama and able to take care of the local affairs against a sold out and beltwayized Bill Owens should be enough. The perfect fit for the district would be a McHugh clone.
He did concede too quick. IMHO
Run on the GOP ticket this time Doug.
The side that said that Hoffman would give the race to the Rats?
He did.
During the selection process, there were 8 conservatives and Dede in consideration for the nomination. Of the 8 conservatives, Hoffman finished last.
Hoffman got the Conservative line because he was the only one who broke his promise NOT to run against whomever got the Republican nod. He made himself available to Mike Long, head of the NY Conservative Party, who had promised his line to anyone BUT Dede.
I have no problem with him changing his mind on his pledge - none whatsoever - but I question whether or not he is the best Conservative nominee for the job.
It looks as if that still remains to be seen, and it already appears that if ANYBODY gave the race to the Rats it was the idiots that chose DeDe in the first place and DeDe herself.
I don't think you know what you're talking about. He did live in the district before redistricting and his business is located in the district. It's not like he lives in Illinois or something, geez.
So would you rather be fighting a Scuzzy incumbent next year in the primaries, or spend that energy on the general election?
No, it doesn't. Whether or not the Rats eventually relinquish the seat, they have it now.
The millions squandered on Hoffman could fund a number of races.
They have an uncertified seat now, and it remains to be seen as to whether they will have that seat for the remainder of this session of Congress.
The race was between Hoffman and Owens, the spoiler in this race was the candidate that only drew 5% and threw her support behind one of her opponents, giving him a narrow win.
I’m not talking money per se. Would you rather be fighting Scuzzy in the primaries next year, where she’d likely win (because incumbents usually do)?
Or have a chance with a candidate that represents more Republican values?
It’s a GOP district, it’s not like it’s Cao’s district in New Orleans. We can win it back (until redistricting). At least now though, Scuzzy isn’t guaranteed a seat next year.
Big deal, we have to put up with one more Democrat vote in the house for a year in exchange for not getting a RINO next year. News flash, health care would have passed anyway.
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