Scozzafava wins Independent support

The New York Daily News is reporting that State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay is throwing his support behind Dede Scozzafava in the 23rd House seat race.

MacKay issued a press release saying that his party preferred Democrat Darrel Aubertine; but with Aubertine bowing out, Independents will back Scozzafava:

“In polling our state executive committee this morning, I can say with certainty that we will support our local leaders in the 23rd Congressional District and today we throw the support of the Independence Party behind Assemblywoman Scozzafava,” MacKay said.

The article quotes Watertown Mayor Jeff Graham, a member of the Independence Party’s state committee:

“She will be an able and exemplary representative of the people of the 23rd, and I heartily support her candidacy for the seat held by Rep. John McHugh, whom I have also had the privilege of supporting over the years.”

This is good news for Scozzafava on a day when she’s getting slammed by the Conservative Party.