NY-23 GOP already hitting a dull roar

It’s incredible to think the Republican primary is still more than a half a year away, and candidates are already on the attack.

Yesterday, Doug Hoffman – who lost to Democrat Bill Owens by 3,600 last fall – basically promised a three-way race in the general election if he doesn’t win the primary. Asked by the Albany Times-Union if he’d support the GOP winner if it weren’t him, he answered, “that’s not even a consideration”.

Assemblyman Will Barclay (remember him?) from Pulaski lashed out, calling Hoffman “arrogant” in a press release:

How dare Doug Hoffman suggest that the will of the people is not even worth considering? An election is by definition a question, and you don’t get the answer until the people step into the privacy of the voting booth and make their determination. We candidates can only ask, but it’s the voters who decide.

This all brings glee to Democrats, of course.

Republicans still hold a huge enrollment advantage in the 23rd district. And because last fall’s crazy special election had so many factors that made it unique, this is a seat that’s very much in play.

The prospect of another Dem-GOP-Conservative three-way race must make Congressman Bill Owens very happy in Washington.

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