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NY GOP Dropout Backs Dem Over Palin Fave

Hoffman calls Scozzafava a 'turncoat'

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(Newser) – Sarah Palin-backed conservative upstart Doug Hoffman called Dede Scozzafava a “turncoat” after the New York Republican state assemblywoman endorsed Hoffman’s Democratic opponent, Bill Owens. Scozzafava issued her surprise endorsement a day after pulling out of the upstate congressional race. With prominent conservatives backing Hoffman, an independent, Scozzafava had been running a distant third in the polls. “This afternoon Dede Scozzafava betrayed the GOP,” a spokesman for Hoffman said in a statement.

“She endorsed a Pelosi Democrat who will spend more, tax more, and push the liberal agenda that is dragging down this nation." Scozzafava, coaxed to back Owens by the White House, characterized the Democrat as “the only candidate” who was a suitable replacement for now-Secretary of the Army John McHugh, the Watertown Daily Times reports. Owens exhibits a "sense of duty and integrity that will guide him beyond political partisanship,” she said.

This combination of Oct. 2009, file photos shows Congressional candidates in New York's 23rd district, from left, Democrat Bill Owens, Conservative Party Dan Hoffman, and Republican Dede Scozzafava.
This combination of Oct. 2009, file photos shows Congressional candidates in New York's 23rd district, from left, Democrat Bill Owens, Conservative Party Dan Hoffman, and Republican Dede Scozzafava.   (AP Photo/FILES)
In this photo taken Oct. 28, 2009, Congressional candidates in New York's 23rd district Democrat Bill Owens, left, and Republican Dierdre Scozzafava debate in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
In this photo taken Oct. 28, 2009, Congressional candidates in New York's 23rd district Democrat Bill Owens, left, and Republican Dierdre Scozzafava debate in Plattsburgh, N.Y.   (AP Photo/Todd Bissonette)
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Rocket448
Nov 2, 09 1:23 AM CST
The GOP self-destruct system has been engaged. This party will self-destruct in 3...2...1... Reply
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dontlikeyou
Nov 2, 09 7:13 AM CST
What a surprise, the far left liberal Republican endorses the far left liberal democrat. This is news? Oh, and yes, if the GOP continues to support liberalism, it will certainly self destruct.
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dontlikeyou
Nov 2, 09 10:20 AM CST
One thing is for certain, Scozzafava supporting the democrat after she dropped out only proved to punctuate the liberalism which the GOP is openly supporting. Her endorsement of the democrat helped Hoffman and the Conservative movement more than you know.
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drlarrymitchell
Nov 2, 09 11:04 AM CST
“This afternoon Dede Scozzafava betrayed the GOP," says the guy who is RUNNING AGAINST HIS OWN PARTY.
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shonangreg
Nov 2, 09 1:35 AM CST
Is this the Bircher phenomenon all over again? The last time, William F. Buckley was there to embarrass the nuts and drive them from power. Now, the Republicans have no such respected, outspoken leaders. On the contrary, the Congressional leaders of the Republicans themselves have been egging on the birchers, er, birthers. I don't see much hope the Republicans can deal with the rebellion this time. They have no underlying philosophy to appeal to. Both the Republicans and the tea baggers are all followers. None of them come up with independent reasoning for their stances. It is the tail wagging the dog. And FOX likes to show the spectacle and metaphorically throws gasoline on the fire. Reply
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