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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Here’s the quick rundown on where things are at in the race between Republican Jim Tedisco and Democrat Scott Murphy for the 20th Congressional District. [1]
The new poll has Tedisco ahead of Murphy 45 percent to 41 percent in the race to fill the open 20th Congressional District seat. [2]
GLENS FALLS - An endorsement wasn’t the only thing Glens Falls Mayor John “Jack” Diamond offered to Democratic and Working Families congressional candidate Scott Murphy on Friday. [3]
It appears that Murphy will not be joining Tedisco up in the northeast corner of the county before the election. [4]
There had been a push for the Democrats to select a woman to run against Tedisco, with an eye toward arguing that the seat should be kept in female hands. [5]
HARLEM VALLEY ‘ A special election to choose a New York representative to the House of Representatives will be held next Tuesday, March 31. [4]
‘ With less than three weeks to go before the March 31 special election, Democrat Scott Murphy has slashed Republican James Tedisco’s apparent lead to just four percentage points, according to a Siena Research Institute poll released Thursday. [...] The Murphy campaign noted that the Democrat scored better among voters on the economy, which voters also rated the most important issue. [...] Since then, more undecided voters decided to back Murphy as campaign ads hit the airwaves. [2]
Murphy has accused Tedisco of being against the creation of jobs and middle class tax cuts that he says the stimulus bill provides. [6]
He has already held one rally (a Women for Tedisco event which was no doubt planned when the Republicans were worried the Dems would indeed opt for a female candidate) and is rapidly collecting contribubtions and hiring a campaign team. [5]
The race is closer in Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene and Otsego counties where it is 46-45 for Murphy. [6]
While Democrats tout Murphy’s business experience, Republicans say Tedisco is skilled at drawing public attention to important issues. [3]
He plans to tour the district, so that is not an issue, he said. [...] Gov. David Paterson has yet to call for a special election to fill the seat. [7]
Sources:
[1] A quick scan of Tedisco-Murphy | All Over Albany
[2] Murphy within range of Tedisco
[3] Tedisco, Murphy hitting the trail :: Today :: PostStar.com
[4] TCExtra.com Tedisco, Murphy to duke it out in special election
[5] The Daily Politics - NY Daily News
[6] Poll: Murphy edges Tedisco - Bennington Banner
[7] Murphy picked to take on Tedisco