"Media provocateurs". That's how one GOP county chair describes speculation on who will be running for Congress in the newly open seat in NY21. I certainly don't think of myself as a provocateur, as there is a lot of chatter in the political class about just who the Republican candidate will be now that the race is winnable.
Will the 12 counties stick with Stefanik ? They seem to be so far but there is concern in DC circles that other candidates may surface and the assurances of support for the 29 year old will end up a mile wide and an inch deep. I am told names like Patty Ritchie are being floated around. In a perfect world, some would like someone a little older and with an election or two under their belt.
The county chairs might not have to worry about media provocateurs as if a moneyed candidate gets in, they don't need those endorsements. They can get petitions done and force a primary....
That would leave the party divided and with a loser possibly stranded on third party lines with no easy way to get off..
A call to McKay and Long would be a must for a political reporter at this time.
UPDATE: I see Liz is reporting that Warren County DA Kate Hogan says she is not running.
Watertown Daily Times | GOP Congressional election strategy may need to be re-evaluated in wake of Owens’s announcement
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