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Republican Concedes in NY House Race

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(Newser) – The fight for Kirsten Gillibrand’s House seat is over, the Albany Times Union reports. Republican candidate Jim Tedisco conceded the race to Democrat Scott Murphy this afternoon, more than 3 weeks after the election. “Ultimately, it became clear that the numbers were not going our way,” Tedisco said. “The time had come to step aside and ensure that the next congressman be seated as quickly as possible.”

New York Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco, R-Schenectady, conceded victory to his opponent in the race for a US House seat today.
New York Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco, R-Schenectady, conceded victory to his opponent in the race for a US House seat today.   (AP Photo)
Democrat candidate Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) thanks voters.
Democrat candidate Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) thanks voters.   (AP Photo)
James Tedisco, Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District, left, appears with his wife, Mary Song Tedisco.
James Tedisco, Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District, left, appears with his wife, Mary Song Tedisco.   (AP Photo)
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In the interest of the citizens of the 20th Congressional district and our nation, I wish Scott the very best as he works with our new President and Congress to address the tremendous challenges facing our country. - Jim Tedisco

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Robert_Dada
Apr 24, 09 4:33 PM CDT
The honorable thing to do. Norm Coleman, please pay attention here. Reply
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NutsInNY
Apr 24, 09 5:24 PM CDT
"Oh happy day... when (the Democratic) Jesus walked..." Reply
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drlarrymitchell
Apr 24, 09 5:38 PM CDT
Ha-ha, Tedisco- you fucking dolt! Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 24, 09 10:02 PM CDT
When a Republican can't win in a district where Republicans outnumber Dems and the Republican has been in local politics for 20+ years and he's up against a guy who just moved there that's saying something. Reply
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Mad
Apr 24, 09 10:52 PM CDT
It's saying America is DONE with the republicans. Buy a clue, Cons, NO ONE WANTS YOU
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