Indecision Forever (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago
So, so sad. As it turns out, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh and all of Tea Bag America were no match for the political corruption juggernaut that is ACORN. Alas, NY-23's congressional seat has slipped from the grasp of Doug Hoffman — who had just recently un-conceded — once again… [A]s absentee ballots were tallied, it [...]
Political Byline (Free subscription) | yesterday
I am posting this because nobody else is. I wish Doug Hoffman all the best. —- Dear Friends, Today, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, it is with a heavy heart that we declare this election over. We will formally end this election and not ask for a recount. This was a difficult choice to make because so many [...]
The Reaction (Free subscription) | yesterday
By Michael J.W. Stickings It's over. The mentor/puppeteer may not agree with his decision, but Conservative insurgent candidate and Republican favourite Doug Hoffman has un-unconceded, or re-conceded , in NY-23. The gap between Hoffman and Democrat (and winner) Bill Owens narrowed due to an undercount in some counties, with Hoffman pulling to within about 3,000 votes, but...
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | yesterday
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Conservative Party candidate conceded a race in upstate New York for a U.S. House of Representatives seat for the second time Tuesday, saying he doesn't have enough votes. Last week, Doug Hoffman withdrew his election night concession to Democratic Rep. Bill Owens, saying the race was close enough that absentee ballots could change the outcome. Now Hoffman...
The Political Carnival (Free subscription) | yesterday
By GottaLaff So now, he's un-conceded that he conceded that he un-conceded his original concession and wants to re-concede the un-concession of his concession. Why didn't he just say so? Doug Hoffman, Conservative candidate who almost made it all the way into Congress from New York's 23rd district, has now officiailly re -conceded the race to now-Rep. Bill Owens (D-NY). I guess ACORN...
Swing State Project (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
This is probably good news for Bill Owens. Roll Call : Accountant Doug Hoffman is seeking a re-match against Rep. Bill Owens (D) in 2010, after losing a Nov. 4 special election in upstate New York by approximately 3,000 votes. In a lengthy message on his campaign Web site, Hoffman wrote he is moving "full speed ahead to 2010," after deciding not to contest the election...
Patriot Room (Free subscription) | yesterday
Reports of his political death were greatly exaggerated.
MyDD (Free subscription) | yesterday
Just over a week after unconceding the race in the NY-23 and after charging electoral fraud, the Conservative Party candidate and Tea Party darling Doug Hoffman has again conceded the race. It's enough to give one whiplash. From Politico : "Yesterday, the remaining ballots were counted in the 23rd Congressional District special election. The results re-affirm the fact that Bill...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | yesterday
It appears the long special election fight for the 23rd Congressional District seat is over. Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman sent an e-mail to supporters re-affirming Democrat Bill Owens won the...
Think Progress (Free subscription) | yesterday
On Nov. 16, ThinkProgress reported that failed Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman told Glenn Beck that he was unconceding the NY-23 special election, even though the winner, Democrat Bill Owens, was already in office. Shortly thereafter, however, Hoffman’s spokesman said that they weren’t unconceding the race. But then on Nov. 19, Hoffman posted a [...]...
Top Stories from Newser (Free subscription) | yesterday
Doug Hoffman conceded the New York congressional election to Democrat Bill Owens yet again today. The Conservative Party candidate said he won't challenge the results, despite the urging of supporters. With the absentee ballots counted, "the results re-affirm the fact that Bill Owens won,” Hoffman said. The muted wording is...
Horserace (Free subscription) | yesterday
(CBS/ AP)Doug Hoffman, the Conservative Party candidate who up-ended the special election for New York's 23rd congressional district earlier this month, finally conceded for the second time to Democrat Bill Owens, according to reports. He reportedly said he will not challenge the results. "Yesterday, the remaining ballots were counted in the 23rd Congressional District special election,"...
Riehl World View (Free subscription) | yesterday
Breaking via TCOTReport. More complete story within the hour at the Gouverneur Times. Doug Hoffman Will Not Challenge Election; Throwing in the Towel Long-Time Republican Operative Confirms; Story within the Hour!
Capitol Briefing (Free subscription) | yesterday
By Valerie Bauman, Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Conservative Party candidate conceded a race in upstate New York for a U.S. House of Representatives seat for the second time Tuesday, saying he doesn't have enough votes. Last week, Doug Hoffman withdrew his election night concession to Democratic Rep. Bill Owens, saying the race was close enough that absentee ballots could change...
The Other McCain (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Yesterday at Hot Air, I pushed back against this misrepresentation of the Hoffman campaign . And now we see the same misguided claim being promoted by a writer for the Raleigh (N.C.) newspaper : The N.C. Republican Party has been channeling its inner Jesse Helms lately, and not just because a portrait of the late conservative icon was unveiled last week. At a GOP banquet Saturday night in North...
