Cuomo “Nervous” About Rick Lazio, Lazio Campaign Says
On the heels of today’s report that some Republicans want Rick Lazio to run for U.S. Senate and not governor, Rick Lazio’s spokesman had this message: It isn’t going to happen.
“Today’s story only proves how nervous Andrew Cuomo is about Rick Lazio,” said Lazio spokesman Barney Keller.
“His camp knows that Rick Lazio represents someone new and fresh while Andrew Cuomo is part of the same old Albany gang that has failed us. To be clear, Rick Lazio is running for governor, and under no circumstances will he switch to run for Senate. End of story.”
This is the latest attempt by Lazio to draw Cuomo into the race. But so far, Cuomo isn’t firing back and is in no hurry to do so.
Today, Lazio picked up the endorsement of Wayne County GOP chairman Dan Olson.
“I am pleased to join with Wayne County Conservative Chairman, Jim Quinn in working together to save New York for our children’s future by endorsing the candidacy of Rick Lazio for governor,” Olson said in a statement.
“He is the best choice because he truly understands the deep trouble that New York State is in and has the vision to lead us to a more promising future.”
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This what you say in January come the convention in June you could be singing a different tune.
Remember 1994 GOP Convention and John Faso ?
Count Vampire J. Machiavelli
VJ Machiavelli
No More Schumer
No More Pelosi
No More Rangel
No More Engel and his Million Dollar Home in Maryland
No More Arthur Finkelstein & Co, and
No StinkingTerrorists in NYC, send them to Washington DC
Memo to NYGOP Draft Sarah Palin for Senator
Rick Lazio is afraid to lose (again) to a woman. I think we girls make Lazio “nervous”
(First off, my deepest condolences to Chris Collins of the passing of his father)
On the matter of Chairman Cox making his selection on who should run for Governor, fine and that is his right to do so. Although – Many clearly would let this play out just a little while longer for morale of the GOP grass roots & troops within the party.
Chairman Cox should remember – Former GOP Chairman Mondello made a pick in the 23rd Congressional race a few months ago which turned into disaster for the NY-GOP. In fact, in doing so the NY-GOP proved again that it can be a disaster to it’s self while at the same time making a joke of the National GOP level.
Further, it is NEVER good for the NY-GOP & it’s current leadership to have a full time lobbyist who has backed Dem’s in the past, give advice to a statewide GOP Candidate such as Congressman Rick Lazio to leave a race. (If….in fact the GOP had Al D do this)
Think about it, Al D’Amato giving advice (On behalf of GOP?) to a running statewide candidate? Clearly the NY-GOP and Conservative educated base wants nothing to do with the NY-GOP of the past and those who help bring her down in this state.
While Erie County Executive Chris Collins is an all around good guy with a proven track record in Erie County – His pick of “Consultants” speak volumes about his current campaign and the team he picked to surround him. The campaign has yet to bring Chris out to meet many of the leaders of the party, thus many are starting to fall in line with Lazio. (Many endorsements thus far).
Rick is advising all on his Facebook of his current travels which are non stop across that state. In short, Lazio is working the State and receiving press and Collins is not. Still time for Collins to get his word out, Yes. For the State Chairman to make a decision on selection , I say respectfully No, at least for the benefit of the Party faithful.
I am NOT taking sides of either candidate right now. BUT to clearly close down the “open system” while candidates are working to obtain support of the grass roots level is wrong. It can become another disaster like that of the NY-GOP’s recent 23rd CD race in the North Country.
BTW, much focus to remain on the State Senate seats or the NY-GOP goes the way of Massachusetts, that is one party rule and NY becomes an official banana republic.
Jim Kelly – NY Conservative Campaigns (Now on Facebook)
WHY DID ATT GENERAL CUOMO PUSH FOR A POLICY CHANGE WITH FREDDIE AND FANNIE FOR APPRAISERS TO BE ONLY HIRED BY A MANAGEMENT COMPANY??? CUOMO OWNS AMCO, AN APPRIASAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY. EAPPRIASIT WAS PUTTING PRESSURE ON APPRAISERS TO MAKE VALUES….. THIS IS A MAJOR CONFLICT.