NY-23 Train Wreck continues (Steve Forbes to endorse Hoffman)

[brooklynite]

from http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/steve-forbes-endorsing-doug-hoffman-in-ny-23.php?ref=fpa">Talking Points Memo:

Steve Forbes Endorsing Doug Hoffman In NY-23

A source close to Doug Hoffman has just told me that Steve Forbes will be endorsing the Conservative Party candidate in the NY-23 special election -- yet another right-wing voice who is rebelling against the Republican Party for nominating moderate candidate Dede Scozzafava.

The biggest news, of course, is that Sarah Palin has endorsed Hoffman, denouncing the GOP for putting up their candidate. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) is also backing Hoffman, the only sitting member of Congress to openly do so -- though of Congressional Republican have not endorsed Scozzafava.

This sure is a mess, and it's looking more and more likely that Democratic candidate Bill Owens will win from the GOP split with the Tea Party purists, giving House Democrats a pick-up of a Republican-held seat.

[Nikki Stone1]

1. Rachel had this on her show and I am eager to see how it turns out.

I am worried that the more intolerant folks are receiving so much support.

[CK_John]

2. Turnout is in the wingnuts favor. Also, the wingnuts understand most people are passive/polite who

like political figures who are pushy, obnoxious, their outgoing alter ego.

What policies they support is not even considered, IMO. They like bullies and we may be shocked in 2010 and 2012.