[AFPhys]

This is a MAJOR endorsement, and perfect timing. Rudy is highly respected by Republicans and Dems in NYState. I now have a strong sense that Hoffman will be the winner on Tuesday.

[CedarDave]

This is a MAJOR endorsement, and perfect timing. Rudy is highly respected by Republicans and Dems in NYState. I now have a strong sense that Hoffman will be the winner on Tuesday.

Indeed. I read last week that this would happen and was likely part of a two-fer with Pataki coming first and then on Sunday Rudy. It was planned to be a final nail in her coffin, assuming she was still in the race. It's still needed, of course, but it shouldn't be a big surprise.

[Girlene]

I think he was just waiting for Dede to step down. From this article posted on the 30th, NY Post Giuliani's silent upstate nod

Rudy Giuliani is publicly sitting out a bitter upstate congressional race -- but one of his political advisers will be helping the Conservative Party candidate, in a move seen as a tacit nod, The Post has learned.

Adviser Jake Menges, who would not get involved if Giuliani opposed the move, will help 23rd Congressional District hopeful Doug Hoffman get out the vote against Republican Dede Scozzafava, Hoffman spokesman Rob Ryan confirmed.

Giuliani has faced intense lobbying from the National Republican Congressional Committee -- helmed by Rudy booster Rep. Pete Sessions -- to help Scozzafava, as national Democrats salivate over the chances of their candidate, Bill Owens.

Scozzafava, an Assemblywoman, has seen her candidacy crater to third place in polls, and many GOPers are staying away, citing her past backing from the left-tilting Working Families Party.

Former Gov. George Pataki, who has a home in the district and is considering a US Senate run, last night became the first top local GOPer to break with the party, giving Hoffman a full-throated endorsement.

[elizabethgrace]

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