Weld drops out of N.Y. governor's race

brooklynite

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Tue Jun-06-06 12:30 PM
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Weld drops out of N.Y. governor's race

Weld drops out of N.Y. governor's race

By MICHAEL GORMLEY, Associated Press Writer
51 minutes ago

ALBANY, N.Y. - Bill Weld, the former Massachusetts governor, dropped out of the New York governor's race Tuesday, saying it was time to look beyond his own aspirations for the good of the party.

The state GOP backed former Assembly Minority Leader John Faso as its candidate last week, meaning a potentially bruising and expensive September primary if Weld had stayed in the race.

"It's no secret I'm a believer in the utility of primaries in many contexts," Weld said Tuesday at a news conference at his Manhattan headquarters. "But I do think there's a time to look beyond your aspirations for the bigger picture. This is not a time for a contested primary."

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"I wasn't prepared for the stunning political performance that John Faso has delivered thus far and I believe he will continue to deliver all the way to November," Weld said in his announcement Tuesday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060606/ap_on_el_gu/new_york_governor_5

And when would be the time for a contested primary in the NY Republican Party?

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KingFlorez

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Tue Jun-06-06 12:31 PM
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1. The NY GOP is a mess

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kainah

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Tue Jun-06-06 03:48 PM
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7. for the good of the NY GOP

indeed, it's hard to imagine much you could do that would damage it any further.

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Earth_First

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Tue Jun-06-06 09:47 PM
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12. Well one only needs to look as far as it's chairperson, Steve Minarik.

Edited on Tue Jun-06-06 09:48 PM by Earth_First

His vitriol is just as awful at the state level as he was at playing county politics.

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Cassandra

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Tue Jun-06-06 12:34 PM
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2. Allow me to be the first to congratulate...

Governor Spitzer.

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DoYouEverWonder

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Tue Jun-06-06 12:53 PM
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3. He should send a copy of that speech

to Katherine Harris.

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madinmaryland

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Tue Jun-06-06 01:06 PM
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4. I don' think so.

I want to see katherine run and lose big time!

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warrens

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Tue Jun-06-06 04:29 PM
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8. I want Katherine to be a homeless bag lady

She's already got the look. I would be happy to help her liberate a shopping cart. Spend Kathy Spend!

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jobycom

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Tue Jun-06-06 01:29 PM
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5. Ah, the old "for the good of the party" excuse

Ever hear a Republican do anything for the "Good of the state," or the "good of the nation," or just, for "the sake of doing the right thing?" How come they always sound like Mafia bosses? "I'm stepping down for the good of the family. I expect to be well taken-care of, and please don't strangle me on the way to your sister's wedding."

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Gormy Cuss

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Tue Jun-06-06 01:33 PM
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6. Weld is a decent politician

but he had an embarassing drinking problem when he was governor of Massachusetts. I hope he isn't still trying to conquer that demon.

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Ian David

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Tue Jun-06-06 04:49 PM
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9. He wanted to spend more time getting drunk with his family! n/t

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WI_DEM

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Tue Jun-06-06 07:11 PM
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10. He also realizes that he can't win either the primary or the general

Spitzer is a lock.

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Earth_First

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Tue Jun-06-06 09:45 PM
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11. Go Spitzer, GO!!! n/t

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