Hoffman’s back in the 23rd district

Tea party and Conservative favorite Doug Hoffman is officially back in the running for the House seat currently occupied by Plattsburgh Democrat Bill Owens.

The Lake Placid accountant, who became a conservative media sensation when he bumped Dede Scozzava out of the running, says he’s the man to retake the seat. Here’s his statement.

“I will champion the fight for less spending, lower taxes and shrinking the deficit. I will speak out about the need to defend our nation and the freedoms of its people. And, I will never back down from taking on the career politicians who conveniently forget that they represent and work for you; average American citizens, not the special interests who fill the back rooms of Washington with lobbyists and fill the campaign coffers of elected officials with money.”

At least three other Republicans are considering a run. Should be an interesting primary.

In an article this week, the magazine Politico raised questions about whether tea party insurgents like Hoffman are the strongest GOP candidates.

The early results from tea party candidates, despite their focus on hot-button issues such as opposition to President Barack Obama’s health care reform bill and concern about budget-busting policies of both parties, have not been pretty.

But Hoffman won’t be easy to beat in the primary. He’ll be well-funded and will likely have plenty of media support on talk radio and the blogs.

Should be another fascinating race.

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