No Doubt About It: Scozzafava Endorses Dem
Assemb. Dede Scozzafava (R) -- who had reportedly been telling those close to her to support atty Bill Owens (D) -- has now publicly backed the Dem in Tuesday's special election.
From Scozzafava's release to the Watertown Daily Times:
It's not in the cards for me to be your representative, but I strongly believe Bill is the only candidate who can build upon John McHugh's lasting legacy in the U.S. Congress. John and I worked together on the expansion of Fort Drum and I know how important that base is to the economy of this region. I am confident that Bill will be able to provide the leadership and continuity of support to Drum Country just as John did during his tenure in Congress.In Bill Owens, I see a sense of duty and integrity that will guide him beyond political partisanship. He will be an independent voice devoted to doing what is right for New York. Bill understands this district and its people, and when he represents us in Congress he will put our interests first.
Please join me in voting for Bill Owens on Tuesday. To address the tough challenges ahead, we must rise above partisanship and politics and work together. There's too much at stake in this election to do otherwise.
Much of Scozzafava's labor support has unsurprisingly moved to Owens in the last 24 hours, and so has the Independence Party's support. Now, Scozzafava herself has publicly backed Owens. Will it be enough to counteract accountant Doug Hoffman's (C) momentum?