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NY-20: Bill Clinton Coming In To Try And Finish Off Sweeney
In yet another sign that national Dems view Kirsten Gillibrand as having an increasingly good shot at bumping off GOP Rep. John Sweeney, who's reeling amid charges of domestic violence, Bill Clinton has scheduled a last-minute visit to the district at 1:45 P.M. today to help Gillibrand close the deal with voters, according to Capitol Confidential, the blog of the Albany Times-Union. As Election Central reported below, Gillibrand had a great weekend politically: She racked up the endorsement of the Times-Union, even as a Siena poll found that she'd surged to a three-point lead over Sweeney, whose favorability ratings have plunged an astonishing 14 points amid his scandals.
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President Clinton just left Rochester, after a quickly organized but well attended rally for Dan Maffei and Eric Massa, the Dems in the very tight 25th and 29th CDs. Senator Max Cleland was also on hand to support fellow vet Massa. Thesse are two tight swing districts and in a relatively small media market like Rochester, this last trip by the President could have significant impact.
November 6, 2006 11:42 AM | Reply | Permalink
How about the Davis guy who's trying to unseat GOPer Tom Reynolds? Is Bill campainging for him too?
Reynolds has to go.
November 6, 2006 12:00 PM | Reply | Permalink
And thanks so much Big Dog for all of the passion and support you gave to CT Dems....just 15 miles for your and Hill's house.
We will remember to thank you ALL THE WAY INTO AND THROUGH 2008!
November 6, 2006 12:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
Oh definitely--all those campaign stops that were made on behalf of Ned Lamont (not), all that money that Hillary doesn't need for her relection campaign that was donated to needy Democrats in CT (not), etc, etc, etc. Yes, the Clintons have really laid it on the line for the CT Dems (not).
November 6, 2006 12:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
I was at the rally. About 1200 people were there, which is a pretty big turnout for Glens Falls (population 14,000+). God, it was good to listen to a President who actually speaks the language. And it was like watching a rock star working the rope line in front of the stage afterward.
November 6, 2006 10:31 PM | Reply | Permalink