Scozzafava draws a Stafford endorsement, sort of

Kay Stafford, the widow of former state Senator and political icon Ron Stafford, has been stewarding his legacy the last few years, since his death in 2005.

That includes the management of his political war chest — which under New York law can remain active even after a lawmaker’s passing.

Now Kay Stafford and her children have endorsed Republican Dede Scozzafava. Here’s part of the statement issued by the family:

“The Stafford family is happy to endorse the Republican candidate for the 23rd Congressional District, Dede Scozzafava….Like Ron [Stafford], Dede understands the people of the region and will carry on the good work of John McHugh as a voice for the region.”

Hard to know what kind of heft this sort of endorsement means.

The Stafford name still resonates in a lot of circles, so it can’t hurt — especially in Clinton, Franklin and Essex counties, where Scozzafava is less well known.