NY 23rd: Republican Scozzafava drops out

October 31, 3:37 PMBucks County Conservative ExaminerDoreen Alli Linder

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Dede Scozzafava, former Congressional candidate NY-23rd.

(AP Photo/Todd Bissonette)

Dede Scozzafava, New York Assemblywoman and the Republican candidate  in the Special Election for New York's 23rd Congressional District has suspended campaign operations.  Her battle was not against the opponent Democrat, Bill Owens but against a third party, Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman. See AP article here. 

According to an article published in thehill.com , Owens has even overlooked Scozzafava and as of late most campaign ads have been attacking Doug Hoffman of the Conservative Party.  The special race is to choose who will represent the District after Rep. John McHugh was appointed Secretary of the Army in September.

This race has splintered the Republican party.  Newt Gingrich came into the district to campaign for Scozzafava.  Sarah Palin endorsed Hoffman.  According to Real Clear Politics, the race is now a dead heat with Owens at 36% and Hoffman at 35%.

Scozzafava's failure to be a viable candidate means two things.  First, the Conservative base of the Republican party have become serious about their candidates and serious about winning races.  Second, now, the Republican party must embrace Conservatism and have an ear to their way of thinking for the upcoming races in 2010 or risk splintering the party and losing upcoming elections.  Now will they listen!