NRCC Pulling Out of NY-23?
Oct30I’m hearing that the NRCC is pulling out of NY-23. It’s coming from a credible source familiar with the operation inside of the beltway Committee.
That being said I just reached out to Matthew Burns, Spokesman for the Scozzafava campaign, who denied this claim. He said it was “False.” Protecting the candidate or categorically true – we’ll let this flesh itself out in the public.
I’ll also avoid giving you the analysis of what this could mean for now. Look for links in the comments.
UPDATE: I’m on the ground and I have personal confirmation from an additional, credible source that the NRCC is indeed pulling back its operation here in New York’s 23rd Congressional district special election
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The NRCC Concedes Defeat in NY-23 - Erick’s blog - RedState says:
October 30, 2009 at 11:12 am[...] That’s what it looks like and it reflects what I’ve been hearing too. [...]
The NRCC Concedes Defeat in NY-23 - Erick’s blog - RedState says:
October 30, 2009 at 11:12 am[...] That’s what it looks like and it reflects what I’ve been hearing too. [...]
David Hinz says:
October 30, 2009 at 12:07 pmThis public spanking the voters of NY-23 is giving the RNCC could do the party some good. Perhaps a clear Conservative victory in that district will convince the national party to respect the American people, and reacquaint them with the base.
IT COULD HAPPEN!
Tom E. Snyder says:
October 30, 2009 at 12:28 pmDavid Hinz,
As Bill Cosby said, “RIGHT!”
NRCC Concedes Defeat In NY-23 | Be John Galt says:
October 30, 2009 at 12:29 pm[...] 73 Wire has confirmation from two credible sources that the NRCC is pulling out of NY-23. [...]
Ali A. Akbar says:
October 30, 2009 at 12:33 pmGo read Erickson’s post: http://www.redstate.com/erick/2009/10/30/the-nrcc-concedes-defeat-in-ny-23/
NRCC concedes defeat, pulls resources from NY-23 race | Asian Conservatives says:
October 30, 2009 at 1:10 pm[...] of Doug Hoffman, today we hear news that the NRCC is giving up fighting for Dede Scozzafava (R) and retreating from the [...]
Chris Muir says:
October 30, 2009 at 1:18 pmAli,perfect Python photo there!
John Rich confirmed to play concert for Hoffman campaign « Campaign Trail says:
October 30, 2009 at 2:22 pm[...] Maybe now all of those bored NRCC staffers will have something to do. [...]
FIGMO JOHN says:
October 30, 2009 at 3:07 pmOr it could just mean more years of defeat for the Republican Party.
Jeremy Simpson says:
October 30, 2009 at 3:47 pmThis country could use several more years of defeat for BOTH parties. The two are all but indistinguishable the majority of the time anyway. Here’s to a renewed spirit of Liberty!
Kevin says:
October 30, 2009 at 3:48 pmThe republican party needs to rid itself of NON-CONSERVATIVES once and for all… We should establish core principles such as LIMITED GOVERNMENT, BALANCED BUDGETS etc.. and STOP apologizing for it….They get defeated because they are no different than liberals most of the time… we need strong conservatives to stand up and call a spade a spade. if they are republicans so be it…. this isnt a high school debate… if liberals are wrong (which they are and have been for 45 years) we need to stand up EACH and EVERY time and call them on it publically… let them whine and moan… we dont elect our representatives to “get along” and “reach across the aisle”…BS… we elect them to stand with the Constitution… Period…I support Doug Hoffman and Sarah Palin… true conservatives…
nancy keltner says:
October 30, 2009 at 3:55 pmHOORAY for the good guys.
Don’t want to be too optimistic but is the tide finally starting to turn?
Kate says:
October 30, 2009 at 3:59 pmLet’s be fair…this situation has not been good for the Republicans, but if we hope to gain anything for our movement, we could not let this stand. I think we have come a long way to have some top Republicans come out and stand on principal rather than party. Let’s pray Hoffman wins this round!!!
Mitch Turner says:
October 30, 2009 at 4:12 pmThis whole affair shows several things:
(1) Shows the lie conservatives have been buying that third parties can’t win. If leaders would stop compromising their principles, and lead efforts like this, they can win.
(2) Confirms yet again that the GOP leadership hates conservatives more than Democrats, and will never give up control to the conservatives. They would rather lose than see conservatives win. Every minute and dollar put into the GOP ultimately supports that leadership and ensures liberal control. The danger here is that the leadership will decide they have to throw conservatives a few more bones to keep them in line–and many will fall for that.
Hot Air » Blog Archive » Reports: GOP gives up on Scozzafava? says:
October 30, 2009 at 5:50 pm[...] Scozzafava spokesman denies it, but bloggers in the area and now Red State are hearing that it’s true. This doesn’t mean that the [...]
The NRCC dumps Dede Scozzafava in NY-23 | Fire Andrea Mitchell! says:
October 30, 2009 at 6:14 pm[...] and RedState have mention they have heard that the NRCC is pulling out of NY-23. 73wire says it’s coming from a credible source familiar with the operation inside of the beltway [...]
Conservative Values Winning Out In NY-23 Race…Support Rising For Hoffman Fm Local Republican Officials says:
October 30, 2009 at 6:28 pm[...] on more good news on that front: the National Republican Congressional Committee appears to be backing off and conceding defeat while more and more Republican officials are jumping ship and backing Hoffman. [...]
GOP Bails On Scozzafava | Bucks Right says:
October 30, 2009 at 6:55 pm[...] State confirms information initially provided by 73wire.com. That’s what it looks like and it reflects what I’ve been hearing [...]
Conservative Values Winning Out In NY-23 Race…Support Rising For Hoffman Fm Local Republican Officials - Conservative Viewpoint Blog says:
October 30, 2009 at 7:34 pm[...] National Republican Congressional Committee appears to be backing off and conceding defeat while more and more Republican officials are jumping ship and backing Hoffman. [...]
rdk says:
October 30, 2009 at 8:26 pmScozzafava should, in the name of party unity, concede defeat and throw her support to Hoffman.
Anomalous says:
October 30, 2009 at 8:37 pmI see liberals constantly cheering the possible fracture in the GOP. Why? The don’t get it. While they would rather win an election than have their ideals stood-for, conservatives are taking a stand. If we have to lose a seat or 10 in Congress to slowly turn the tide of corruption we will. If the liberals felt the same way we could all change Washington. Instead, we will eventually get the candidates we want representing us and libs will have the same old special-interest-loving hacks they’ve always had.
The difference – we’re willing to sacrifice an election to do what’s right, they are willing to sacrifice what’s right to get elected.
Conservative Values Winning in NY-23 Race: Support Rising for Hoffman from Republican Officials « Kingwood TEA Party Society says:
October 30, 2009 at 8:58 pm[...] National Republican Congressional Committee appears to be backing off and conceding defeat while more and more Republican officials are jumping ship and backing Hoffman. [...]
NRCC Pulling Out of NY-23 says:
October 30, 2009 at 11:36 pm[...] by RedState and (headline link) 73 Wire. Read [...]
NRCC and RNC are Pulling Out of NY-23 « The Baby Seal Club says:
October 31, 2009 at 7:24 am[...] Great news! Ali A. Akbar confirms, [...]
charbeb says:
October 31, 2009 at 10:22 amFinally! We need someone who will hold Obama’s feet to the fire. Why won’t you show a birth certificate, BO? Why should we consider you President when you haven’t shown you legally are? Hoffman will ask the tough questions.
Happy Halloween: DeDe Scozzafava Dropping Out Of NY-23? « says:
October 31, 2009 at 11:14 am[...] Most likely it’s because we broke the story about the NRCC sending ground troops into the 23rd district of New York, followed by a breaking story about the NRCC yanking its assets out of the district. [...]
NY-23 Scozzafava Out, RNC And Newt Gingrich Back Hoffman « Blog Entry « Dr. Melissa Clouthier says:
October 31, 2009 at 12:42 pm[...] the Conservative candidate. Chairman Steele calls a “Hoffman win, a GOP win.” Is the NRCC far behind? Time will [...]
Scozzafava Out of NY 23 « Adam Bitely says:
October 31, 2009 at 12:52 pm[...] pointing out that the NRCC slashed it’s funding a week ago. And reports on the ground now confirming a pull-out. Well, it is what it is. Politics is hardball. And there are fast ones flying everywhere in this [...]
Topher says:
November 1, 2009 at 9:22 pmLet’s get off the BO birth certificate thing. It’s not going to happen, bringing it up makes people in the GOP sound like the same DEM whiners who never accepted the outcome in 2000. Hoffman being elected would be great, but the convictions of individuals means very little if they aren’t getting out the vote. Vote, and convince your friends to vote. Don’t take it for granted. Owens has a lot of union and DNC money behind him, it’s tough to get any Republican elected in NY.