His name is Paul Maroun. He's a conservative Republican who was under consideration for the nomination until Dede aced him out through back-room hardball politics.
>> His name is Paul Maroun.
Should I infer that a vacancy by Hoffman would have let Maroun run as the Independent? If not, then Maroun is insignificant in the national story of NY-23.
It’s vertical expedition, this quest for Conservatism - at least from the standpoint of representation. Conservatives across the nation had a stake in NY-23, not to squander its local interest, but to support the cause and will of Conservatism exemplified in Hoffman’s non-conforming, independent, and risky decision to stand up in opposition to moderate republicanism.
I look forward to knowing more about Maroun. I’m not a subscriber to “the only solution is a third party solution”, but wholeheartedly support the independent runs when the GOP play undermines the cause for Conservatism.