Reader Stan sends in a snippet of subscription-only Roll Call's latest election guide for the 29th.
Outlook: Leans Democratic
Massa, a retired Navy commander, ousted Rep. Randy Kuhl (R) in 2008 after falling just a few thousand votes short two years earlier. He’s a prime Republican target in a conservative district, but how hard he’ll have to work will depend on the quality of the GOP nominee. State Sen. George Winner (R) probably has right of first refusal, but it isn’t clear yet if he wants to run.
The LA Times quotes Eric Massa saying that the $500K/year proposed revenue limit for farm benefits excludes "every single farm" in the 29th.
Buffalopundit has an interview with Assemblyman Sam Hoyt about high-speed rail. The Roaring Republican also makes the good point that a link to Niagara Falls could be a major selling point for rail.
Comments
I don't believe George would give up a cinch of a re-election to the NY Senate to chance a squeaker loss to Massa. The guy (Massa) is everywhere and really one fine piece of energy. Look for a lesser-level officeholder (a Mayor? County Legislator?) to come out of somewhere.
I'd be surprised to see Winner run, too.