politics
Photos: Hoffman Opens Fulton Office
Conservative candidate for Congress Doug Hoffman came to Fulton Tuesday to open a district office as his campaign entered its final week. Hoffman, according to the independent polls of the race, is running third but gaining on second-place Republican Dede Scozzafava and leader Democrat Bill Owens. Hoffman runs particularly strong in Oswego County. We’ve got more pictures from the event inside.
Congressional Candidate Hoffman in Fulton Today
Hannibal Democrats Announce Endorsements
Is There A Difference Between Parties?
New Poll: Owens Holds Lead, While Dueling Republicans Fight For Second Place
A new poll in the race for Congress from our area shows that there may be two contests underway.
In the main event, Democrat Bill Owens continues to hold a lead over Dede Scozzafava and Doug Hoffman.
But it’s the other fight that’s capturing national attention, the fight between the moderate and the conservative Republicans for the soul of the Republican party.
Absentee Voters Will Receive Separate Ballot for Congressional Race
Siena Poll: Owens Surges Into Lead; Hoffman Popular In Oswego County
If the 23rd Congressional District race was too close to call the first time the Siena Research Institute took a poll, it’s even harder to call now that they’ve published their second poll of the race.
Democrat Bill Owens has surged into the lead in the race to succeed John McHugh as the Congressman from the North Country but Oswego County residents are taking a liking to Doug Hoffman, the Conservative.
Gov. Will Propose Another $3 Billion In Budget Cuts Today
Today promises to be another painful and chaotic day in the life of New York State.
Gov. Paterson will propose another $3 billion in spending cuts today to fill a budget deficit for the current year.

