The top candidate for the GOP nomination for the 19th Congressional District, Nan Hayworth, has been so unimpressive that sources tell me the National Republican Congressional Committee [NRCC] has all but given up on the race. Nan Hayworth is vying for the GOP nomination in the race for the 19th Congressional District in New York. The seat, once held by Republican Sue Kelly until 2007 -- now held by former rock star John Hall -- is considered highly winnable with the growing push-back against the Obama Administration.
The NRCC sees Hayworth as a tremendously unimpressive and uninspiring candidate who has not warmed to local party support and is considered too liberal to get the grassroots base excited. The NRCC is now realizing that she was really only taken into consideration because of her wealth and not her ability to network throughout the district...
The NRCC, which had been very optimistic about GOP chances in New York is disappointed with the state and will begin to focus on other districts across the country. Unless a better candidate steps forward immediately and shows an ability to build true party support, the New York GOP will flounder in a year where congressional wins are expected everywhere.
UPDATE: The Hayworth campaign counters this sources claim and says recent endorsements should lock up her support within the party.
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written by Frank Ammendolea , February 06, 2010
This is pathetic. Assemblyman Greg Ball was originally going for this seat, but then mysteriously switched horses midstream and decided to run a Republican primary against Senator Vince Leibell. Had he remained in the race, he probably could have beaten Hall. Now this Sue Kelly protege will likely lose in November.
We should be targeting a number of races throughout the state, but our candidate recruitment stinks. Aside from Long Island - where there are a host of quality candidates looking to oust Tim Bishop in Suffolk, and where Frank Scaturro is taking on Carolyn McCarthy, the rest of the vulnerable Dems either have second tier challengers or no challengers at all.
For example. in NY-20 (the Gillibrand/Murphy seat). We barely lost in a special election. In November, we could pick this seat up in a good climate for conservatives. But to date, not one top flight Republican has committed to the race.
Are New York Republicans afraid of success?
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written by Daniel Peterson , February 06, 2010
Who is running in the NY-20?
I recall reading Faso was interested but stood aside because Tedisco wanted and ran for the seat.
Is Tedisco running a rematch?
If he is, I'm not hearing squat about it.
We should easily reclaim our nine congressional districts and in a year like this, add one or two more.
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written by Robert Hornak , February 06, 2010
Danny, your info on this race is probably coming from some disgruntled insider looking to use you to spread disinformation to undermine Nan.
In fact, the NRCC is about to list her as a top contender and she is getting local endorsements on a regular basis.
I've met her on numerous occasions and seen her speak publicly. She is very impressive and charming. Yes, she is cut from the Sue Kelly mold, which is perfect for this district and exactly what we need more of in the Republican Party.
She is a hardcore fiscal conservative and very strong on defense and Israel. She is somewhat of a social moderate, which is what you need in this district and what we need to attract to the party to be a big-tent party.
Yes, she has some money, but she is earning this endorsement on the merits. I say - Go Nan!!
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written by Robert Hornak , February 06, 2010
Here is the latest release from the Hayworth campaign:
Hayworth Picks Up Slew of
Endorsements in Orange County
Town Supervisors Sweeton, Fornario, Quigley;
Assemblywoman Calhoun, Former GOP Vice-Chair Wolfe;
Highlands and Wawayanda GOP Committees;
State Committeeman Hutto; Mayor Joe D'Onofrio;
Wawayanda Chair Onorati and Committeeman Arluck;
Highlands Chair DiSalvo
(Mt. Kisco)--Republican Congressional hopeful Nan Hayworth announced today that she has received several endorsements from public officials, Committees and GOP leaders in Orange County.
Those endorsing Hayworth the first week of February include Town Supervisors Mike Sweeton, (Warwick), Frank Fornario (Blooming Grove) and Kevin Quigley (Cornwall); Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun; Former GOP Vice-Chairwoman Joan Wolfe; State Committeeman and former Cornwall GOP Chairman Merl Hutto; County Legislators Al Buckbee and Dan Depew; Highland Falls Mayor Joe D'Onofrio; Wawayanda GOP Chairman Rich Onorati; Highlands GOP Chairman Jim DiSalvo; Wawayanda Committeeman and prominent business leader Seth Arluck. GOP Committees in Highlands and Wawayanda also announced they have unanimously endorsed Hayworth.
"I am honored that so many in Orange County have come forward to offer their support and endorsement," said Hayworth. "At a time when we need to reduce the deficit, restrain federal spending, and reduce taxes to stimulate the private sector and create new jobs, it is gratifying to know that so many are willing to join this crusade to change the disastrous course of the current Congress."
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written by Raquel Okyay , February 07, 2010
I disagree with you Robert, I don't think Danny would make such inflammatory statements if he wasn't sure that it was coming from a reliable source.
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written by Daniel Peterson , February 07, 2010
Robert, my years with the party have put me in touch with a lot of people associated with the GOP, the Conservative Party, right-leaning activist groups and issue-based groups. Could there be an agenda behind this sources? Sure.
What if the agenda is the National Party is concerned because Tea Party groups aren't feeling it yet and that concerns a person or two in Washington?
Perhaps they are listening to the grassroots this time and don't want another NY-23?
Hayworth may very well be a great candidate but support by chairmen from townships and counties is not support from the grassroots.
I understand she has a scheduled appearance with the Orange County Patriot Group in Middletown on the 13th. This could be her opportunity to shine.
Robert, you of all people have stood for candidates connecting with the people over the party. Last year, the party was getting behind Neal D'Alessio, a principled conservative that had all the party support, but you and I backed Ashok Chandra who proved to have the grassroots support. A candidate shouldn't have a walk into the General Election and you have stood for that for many years? What happened?
We may very well see that my source turns out to be relaying one person's thoughts in washington and not a whole consensus. Our candidates should succeed with party and grassroots support. If that is Hayworth, more power to her. But it should be earned. The candidate should confront those concerns and not assume they do not exist.
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written by truth hurts , February 17, 2010
Scurrilous, unsourced BS is just that:
http://nrcc.org/races/youngguns.aspx
Hayworth is now a contender. What say you, Peterson?
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written by Daniel Peterson , February 17, 2010
I'm sorry, What's your name again?
I say it sounds like Ms Hayworth stepped up her game which is good to hear. I also heard that her appearance at the Orange County Patriot Group went very well. This is all good news for a Republican front runner in a district that a Republican should do well in and win.
As for being unsourced, that is what happens when someone wishes to remain anonymous and trusts me in keeping it that way. Calling unsourced material BS is very naiive, though. Apparently I wasn't the only one who chose to blog about NY-19 as well, so there is information going around.
I was not following this race at all prior to my intial post. Since then, I've read quite a few blogs and articles on this candidate and when I read through the whole issues, it appears Ms. Hayworth is standing tall through all the swirling stories. This is good. She may not win over all the pro-lifers, but a good candidate picks his or her battles and shoots for a majority.
Other than that, what else should I say?
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written by Quickjustice , February 17, 2010
Having contributed to Greg Ball's congressional race, I now discover that he has abandoned his efforts without explanation to me or his other gullible contributors, and is now seeking to unseat an incumbent GOP State Senator in a primary. What me worry, Greg?
To compound the chaos, I receive a verbose, poorly drafted, and incoherent brochure from Dr. Nan Hayworth announcing she's now running for the congressional seat. I don't know Hayworth, but she clearly can't write a plain sentence in the English language.
My conclusion: the New York GOP is its own worst enemy. Where do we dredge up these closet cases who mislead their own base?
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