Dierdre K. Scozzafava's decision to suspend her campaign for the 23rd Congressional District seat is a shocking development in what had already been an extraordinary race.
In her statement Saturday morning, the assemblywoman explained the reasons behind her decision: "It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on many of my supporters to shift their support. Consequently, I hereby release those individuals who have endorsed and supported my campaign to transfer their support as they see fit to do so."
During the day Saturday, she began to quietly and thoughtfully encourage her supporters to vote for Democrat William L. Owens.
Watertown Daily Times | A changed race
So a supposedly conservative, really a neocon, Republican backs the liberal Democrat rather than back the other neocon. This tells me that the Republicrats are once again working together to maintain their duopoly. The Republicans and Democrats are willing to go against each other for their own personal gain, but when it comes right down to it they don't mind the other side having a seat if it means a third party doesn't get it.
Hmmm-----I need some popcorn and soda.
NY23 is becoming a real political dama!!
Will the people go with Dede and vote Democrat--or will they go "Neo-republican" and vote conservative. This is a real test of the political leanings of this district. The Northeast normally send moderate and liberals to congress--I wonder will this district abandon the conservative cause and follow suit?