Murphy (Who ?) Percolating Up in Ranks of Dems for NY 21

Today as we head into a three day weekend, the political dust is settling on NY21 and its looking more and more like the spade work done over the months by Elise Stefanik has her in a position to win the GOP nod. Time is running out anyway...Some say it has run out.
   On the Dem side, some still speculate that Cuomo aide Diedre Scozzafava may run as a Democrat, but I am told she does not have right of first refusal, so it would be tough for her to win if she had opposition within the party. There is still talk of Darrel Aubertine, but I don't see it. As for Assemblywoman Russell, no chance, I am told.

Former Rep. Scott Murphy

 

   Former Congressman Scott Murphy looks possible. He won the 2009 special election to replace then Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand who had been appointed to the Senate. I am told he was recruited for that race by kingmaker June O'Neill who also brought us Bill Owens. Mr.. Murphy lost a subsequent election, but he does have money and does have a residence in the newly drawn 21st.
   So close is the relationship to June that I am told the nomination is his if he wants it.
    Now we  get people running we don't know,  and they don't know us
    So gone are the days when your Congressman was someone you know or might run into on a summer day in Alex Bay or at the Washington Street Plaza..
     The prospects are nil this year for a candidate venturing to Pearl Street.