Democrat & Chronicle reporter Jill Terreri, who is covering the NY-26 election, just tweeted that Assemblywoman Jane Corwin has won the GOP endorsement for the anticipated special election to replace Chris Lee.
Terreri's tweet says it's based on information she obtained from Bill Reilich, Monroe County Republican chairman.
For our previous report on the GOP bids for the nomination, click here.
Don't know that much about
Don't know that much about Jane Corwin. What does she look like without her shirt?
Yawn
Yawn
Republicans are running a
Republicans are running a woman. Dimes to dollars, so will the Democrats now.
John, in fairness, the
John, in fairness, the leading Dem name emerged about the same time as Corwin's name ... and that person is a woman, so the Dem's picking a woman will hardly be surprising, nor could fairly be called a copy cat.
Howard, I know the leading
Howard,
I know the leading Democrat contender is a woman. Corwin being picked by the Republicans just makes it a done deal that the Dems will go with a female also. In my opinion, after Lee, no male is going to win against a female.
I agree with Chris: Yawn.
I agree with Chris: Yawn. Just another rich Clarence Republican apparatchik.
I'd rather it be Peter
I'd rather it be Peter
Why is that Dave? She was
Why is that Dave?
She was chosen for one predominant reason in my opinion. She has the cash to fund the campaign.
I also hear that David Bellavia is going to run as a third party, that will split the vote so Dem's have a chance. I am not going to do that.
Peter, tell us about your
Peter, tell us about your experience in the interview. What kind of reception did you get? Did they ask good questions? What did you learn from the process? Etc.
Why is what? that I would
Why is what? that I would rather you be the candidate? Because I don't believe you would blindly follow the party instructions. Because of that and her ability to self-finance that's why it is her. The 2 party system is the problem with the country and state and even somewhat at the local level. The Republicans see this as a slam-dunk because of the larger amount of registered Republicans, so a group of party hacks get to select our next representative, based on their qualifications. And all the sheeple who bother to participate will vote accordingly.
I hope someone does run a third party or independent candidacy and wins.
Well, I never got the call
Well, I never got the call from the Erie County Chariman that I was supposed to get and had to contact Mr. Read again to find out my time slot.
My interview was the last for the day. I was not instructed as to how the interview was conducted.
I arrived and was quickly introduced to the panel. I don't remember many people's names but they all seemed polite and interested. I was told to give a quick 5-10 minute speech which I was not prepared for. I winged it as best I could, but I think the fact that I was nervous showed.
After the speech each county was given a chance to ask me a few questions. There were questions on gun control, abortion, the border and immigration, Obamacare, my time in service, what I have been doing since I left the Navy, would I be an advocate for small business, and funding the campaign.
Though funding the campaign was the last question I received, I do think that is was the most important one on the minds of the 21 person panel.
They also asked if I would be seeking another party's consideration if I was not selected and I told them absolutely not.
What I learned from the experience....I wouldn't say I learned it but it was re-enforced, money talks.
I appreciated the opportunity to be interviewed. I honestly didn't think that I would be taken seriously. But the panel made me feel as though I was truly considered. I think it came down to political experience and cash. Neither of those things were on my side.
Next time I think I will try to garner the Tea Party's support before I push for the GOP nod.
Oh FANTASTIC!!! Another
Oh FANTASTIC!!!
Another wealthy Republican from Erie county! That's worked out so well for the last couple times hasn't it??
And if elected, she'll be able to relate SO WELL to the agricultural interests in our district. I couldn't be more excited :)