The National Republican Congressional Committee's Executive Director, Guy Harrison, tells political site Five Thirty Eight:
What were are really going to focus on in New England and really all over the country is going after candidates who fit each district and candidates who can really win each district. Some of those prospects include Tom Reid [sic], the Mayor of Corning, NY to run in NY-29 [...]
When a Republican party operative as prominent as Harrison mentions Reed, it's a good indicator that none of the region's political heavyweights are interested. It sounds like the run for NY-29 is Reed's if he wants it.
Comments
This will be a good race. I would have thought the GOP would have had a near-primary but, with cocky Brian Kolb redirected on the Assembly, looks as if no one else is willing to take the chance. Whatever happened to the conservative town supervisor (??) from up in Monroe who ran against Randy in the lst primary?
I don't think anyone wants to spend $1.5-2 Million dollars on a district that will probably disappear in 2012. Especialy since the House is going to stay solidly Democratic for the near future, it seems like a total waste of resources for national Republicans to even put a dime in this race.
Prattsburg: That was Assini. Nary a peep from him recently.
James: I would be surprised if they had $2 mil to spend, but if Reed starts fundraising now outside of the district, he might be able to raise enough for a decent campaign.