Source: Seven Counties Back Stefanik in Race for GOP Congressional Nomination

      A Congressional insider with ties to the Bush days says there is a pushback being mounted against those wanting to topple of candidacy of Elise Stefanik, who three days ago was cruising to the GOP nod but now faces possible high profile challengers who see the Republican nomination as a certain bet to Congress with Rep. Bill Owens retiring.
     There is a rush to raise money by the January 31 reporting, as nothing gets attention in politics more than ready money.
     Sources say seven local GOP county committees have privately or publicly given their backing to Ms. Stefanik. The list includes Warren, Clinton, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Washington and Franklin Counties.
     Still to be heard from are St. Lawrence, Jefferson , Lewis and Herkimer counties. They all meet later this month and chairs from all the counties meet in early February to cast their votes, which are done using weighted votes based on GOP past performance in each county.
    I am told the seven counties in Stefanik's column so far are a majority.
    Of course, nothing is ever over till its over, but so far the 29 year old Harvard grad is keeping her flock in formation.