Michael Stone
voters in New York, and across the country, are frightened by reports of Republican plans to end Medicare.
Recently House Republicans voted in overwhelming numbers for Rep. Paul Ryan's budget proposal, a proposal that would end Medicare as currently configured.
Indeed, GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich went so far as to call the Republican proposal to end the cherished and loved health program for senior citizens "radical right-wing social engineering." And apparently many New Yorkers took to heart Newt's words of wisdom.
In addition to concerns about Republican social engineering, another factor in Democrat Hochul's surprisingly strong showing is a third candidate, Democrat turned Tea Party supporter Jack Davis. No doubt the Tea Party vote is splitting the traditional Republican vote. The special election in New York's 26th distirct became necessary after Republican Rep. Chris Lee resigned in disgrace. Lee resigned after shirtless photos and allegations of extramarital romance via Craigslist went viral.
Many observers see the NY-26 race as a precursor for election 2012. As such, it looks as if Democrats may be poised for victory in 2012, while House Republicans try to get distance from a politically toxic GOP agenda.
Many observers see the NY-26 race as a precursor for election 2012. As such, it looks as if Democrats may be poised for victory in 2012, while House Republicans try to get distance from a politically toxic GOP agenda.
The following is a sample of tweets from the relevant Twitter stream:
A friend relays story of Corwin canvassers meeting lots of difficulty trying to get seniors to back her in NY-26 Democrat Moves Ahead in NY-26 Race
NY-26: Hochul leads Corwin by 6 in final PPP poll
House Democrats say Medicare vote already hurting GOP - citingNY-26 race
SWEET!! C'mon upstate NY! Dem Kathy Hochul takes a 6% lead over Jane Corwin in final PPP poll
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