Read the complete article. He wasn’t the winner therefore he was NOT elected by his district...swearing in means nothing if Hoffman is named the winner by his state.
Unfortunately, that's not the way it works. From the article...
"But the letter noted that Owens still led by about 3,000 votes, and that the special election was not contested -- two factors that legally allowed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to swear in Owens on Friday."
For Hoffman to be installed now, a House member would have to challenge Owens on the floor, and the House would theoretically act to expel Owens and seat or install Hoffman. What do you think the chances of that happening in a Pelosi House are?
Hoffman's big mistake was NOT contesting the election. Not surprising as he's a political neophyte without the backing of big-party election counsel.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:21:25 AM · 42 of 113 zimfam007 to McGruff; All; admin Check this out: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/its_not_over_recanvassing_shows_ny23_race.html If it is breaking news worthy please put in....not sure if it has already been posted today....