Various sources, speaking on background, confirm to NCPR that Sen. Betty Little has been consulting with county GOP chairs about seeking Kirsten Gillibrand’s congressional seat.<\/p>\n
Little’s spokeperson declined to comment today. <\/p>\n
According to the Albany Times Union, a lot of Republicans are lining up to contend for the seat. They include: “John Faso, who has been keeping close tabs on Gillibrand and even Assembly Republican Minority Leader Jim Tedisco, although he doen\u2019t live in the district.” <\/p>\n
Sen. Little would be a strong candidate for the chance to retake this traditional GOP stronghold.<\/p>\n
She’s moderate — a big plus in the Hudson Valley — and she would poll huge numbers across northern New York. Also, she’s a woman – the highest ranking Republican woman in the state.<\/p>\n
The musical chairs would also include an eventual race for Little’s seat, with Assemblywoman Janet Duprey from Plattsburgh and Teresa Sayward from Willsboro likely candidates.<\/p>\n
A reminder: None of this happens unless Governor Paterson picks Gillibrand.<\/p>\n
More soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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