Because it's all about "him". This isn't a repeat of last time. This is a primary that is contested like any other primary. If Hoffman has a compelling message and can articulate in a compelling way, he'll win. If he can't, he won't. It's that simple.
If he loses the primary and runs as a third party candidate, then it proves he's not only a poor candidate, he's not very bright either.
The the annointed GOP insider another leftist RINO? in that case the conservative is right to run.
The Conservative Party in NYS is about the Conservative Party in NYS.It’s looking for jobs and influence and eventual control of the state GOP. It is not doing this for matters of policy or ideals but to gain control of patronage. NY has a plethora of secondary parties and each is in the hunt for influence and jobs. If the GOP were to offer a few plumb judgeships to the Conservatives, Hoffman would be abandoned quickly.