GOP candidate endorses Dem! (NY20)

[Nite Owl]

http://www.wredlich.com/stop-wasting-money/2006/11/endorsing-gillibrand-sweeney-example.html

GOP House Candidate Endorses Democrat Gillibrand
Warren Redlich Says John Sweeney Is Symbol of Washington Corruption

Albany, NY: Republican congressional candidate Warren Redlich (21st District) announced today he is endorsing the Democrat congressional candidate in his neighboring district, Kirsten Gillibrand (20th District), as an act of conscience designed to alert voters to the drastic need for change in Washington.

"Congressman John Sweeney (R-20th District) is the classic illustration of what happens over time when incumbents feel secure," said Redlich. "His corrupt, big spending ways are far too frequent byproducts of a failed electoral process that is producing self-serving career politicians from both parties."

Redlich endorsed Gillibrand, Sweeney's opponent, because "Gillibrand has been able to do what few candidates can do --- offer a competitive challenge to an entrenched incumbent."



Oh my a Republican with a brain and a conscience to do the right thing. Will wonders never cease. Sweeney is one of the most corrupt congresspersons and has to go.

http://www.timesunion.com/capitol/content/incident1031.pdf

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=530664&category=&BCCode=HOME&newsdate=10/31/2006

[photogirl12]

1. Go Gillibrand, Go!!!

I really hope that she wins. Even the GOP are backing out on Sweeney now. Like rats leaving a sinking ship!!

[Fovea]

2. Warren Redlich -- nonesuch.

Behold, a very rare creature. A principled Republican
with the concience of a conservative.

I thought them extinct.

[photogirl12]

5. Me too!

I thought they were the product of fairy tales!!

[Hand]

3. What a devilishly clever strategy!

Look for Chimpy endorsing Webb and Ford next! :evilgrin:

[KharmaTrain]

7. I Agree...

Just imagine how many GOOPers will cross over if the Democrats take control of the House. A clever tactic indeed....may bump him up a couple points.

[0rganism]

4. Is Redlich trying to ride in on Gillibrand's coattails?

weird, freaky, we're in double-bizarro world...

[photogirl12]

9. He might be,

but McNulty(D) is well liked in this area. I don't think it will work. Just because he endorses Gillibrand doesn't mean that he is going to beat McNulty. ...and hey, McNulty supports her too!

[Nite Owl]

11. Yes, this covers Albany

where the Republican came in a very distant third in the mayoral race!

[halfmoon dem]

6. Even the Republicans like her

I have had many Republicans say that they are voting for Gillibrand instead of Sweeney. Guess they don't share the same morals that he does.

[photogirl12]

8. K&R!

[halfmoon dem]

10. kick