Posted on 11/01/2009 1:47:19 PM PST by seton89
Media Release
WATERTOWN, N.Y., November 1, 2009 — Doug Hoffman the Conservative candidate for Congress in New York’s 23rd District today received the endorsement of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Rudy Giuliani said: “On Tuesday, the voters of the North Country have a very clear choice when they cast their vote for Congress. It’s a choice between a tax and spend Nancy Pelosi Democrat and a common sense conservative Republican named Doug Hoffman.
“Doug Hoffman has what it takes to be a great Congressman. He’s not a professional politician; he’s a private citizen, and a successful small businessman. He’s somebody who cares about his community and wants to give something back. As a CPA, Doug knows the toll that high taxes and the ever growing deficit are having on this nation and its people. He understands that we must cut spending and cut taxes if we want to get our economy moving again. As the father of a decorated State Trooper, who was shot in the line of duty, he understands the need to be tough with those who threaten us; whether they are career criminals on our streets or terrorists who want to destroy the freedoms we cherish. In Congress, he will be a vocal advocate for smaller government, less red tape and a government that works for the taxpayer, not against them. On election day, please cast your vote for Doug Hoffman he’s the type of Congressman America needs.”
Good for you Guiliani! All endorsements help. I hope her political career is over. She is indeed a crybaby!
I sure hope so, especially now that she's endorsed the Dem.
Truthguy pointed out that Giuliani could make a good governor (I think he would be). What are the possibilities of that?
True, but better 60% right than 4% right, and some NY GOP folks have a tendency to get better with age; McHugh and King come to mind.
Indeed. I read last week that this would happen and was likely part of a two-fer with Pataki coming first and then on Sunday Rudy. It was planned to be a final nail in her coffin, assuming she was still in the race. It's still needed, of course, but it shouldn't be a big surprise.
He doesn't need Facebook fans; he needs ACORN fraud. But as someone pointed out in another thread, this district is not full of braindead voters (or those just plain dead that are on the voting roles).
On another point that worries me. It has been reported that Hoffman doesn't live in the 23rd district. Can his election be challenged on that point?
AIUI, a candidate must be a resident of the given state.
Think Hillary! and RFK.
I agree. This could potentially negate the ‘centrist’ message that Scozzafava says is the reason she is backing the democrat.
Bingo.
Ooh, ooh, ooh! Pick me Mr. Kotter! Ooh, ooh, ooh!
(Never)
Better late, than never! I’m thrilled to see so many coming out for Hoffman!
Agree w/you. Regardless of what anyone here thinks of him, Rudy is still a hero to a lot of people in New York.
There certainly is. It's OK when RINOs support conservatives. That's the real meaning of the Big Tent.
More people identify themselves as "conservative" than any other political position. We must take advantage of that. We certainly must not exclude others who are supporting us. Rudy G. works as a follower.
No.
The Constitution lays down the requirements for serving in the House of Representatives, and it only requires that the candidate be a resident of the state.
Rudy has some conservative credentials and loyal, unlike Dede whos basically a Democrat who just betrayed the party by endoring the democrat after the party helped her with hundred of thousands of dollars. Reminds me of Arlen Specter
Giuliani is a hardcore Leftist, just like Scozzafava. Who do you think you’re kidding?
Reminds me of Arlen Specter
Specter types I have a big issue with, but he made his bed with Harry Reid, he can sleep in it, preferably outside the senate when he loses reelection. Maybe he can play golf every day with Jim Jeffords.
See my other posts in this thread. Rudy G. is OK as an ally and he's proved more loyal than a Jeffords/Spector/DeDe. Just so long as he does not try to assume a national leadership role ...
He's the kind of person we want to attract to the Big Tent, not vote for. His endorsement is most welcome.
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