Dems say Hoffman is the man to beat

Democrats have shifted all their attacks to Conservative Doug Hoffman, as the NY-23 congressional race threatens to slip through the fingers of both major parties.

The Hill is reporting today that Democrats suspended all attacks against Republican Dede Scozzafava on October 20th.

They’re firing now at Hoffman…

[S]ources in Hoffman’s camp and among Democrats with knowledge of the race each
say private polls show a two-way contest between Hoffman and Owens, leaving
Scozzafava out in the cold.”This race is neck and neck between Owens and
Hoffman,” said DCCC spokesman Ryan Rudominer.

Initially Hoffman looked like the classic spoiler, poised to knock out Scozzafava while opening a path to victory for Democratic newcomer Bill Owens.

Now it appears that Hoffman could solidify conservative and Republican voters, eking out a victory.

Early on, Hoffman’s team predicted that he would accomplish just this feat. They also forecast that Owens and Scozzafava would split the Democratic vote.

Five full days to go…