Reynolds backs Lee in NY-26
Today News 8 Now announced that Tom Reynolds has chosen to support Chris Lee in the race for NY-26:
Rep. Tom Reynolds is endorsing Buffalo-area businessman Chris Lee to take his place as Congressman for New York’s 26th District.
Lee, a Republican, announced he was entering the race last week.
Reynolds, also a Republican, has pledged to work on Lee’s campaign.
I haven’t heard in what capacity Reynolds will be working on Lee’s campaign but I imagine it will improve Lee’s ability to raise funds. I also wonder if this is a signal for David Bellavia, the other Republican who has announced he is running, to drop out.
Meanwhile, the Democrats have veteran Jon Powers, attorney Alice Kryzan, and former recent Republican-turned-Democrat Jack Davis running for the Democratic nomination.
I keep wondering if Republicans are about to fall in line (they do that) while Democrats battle it out in a three-way primary, and I wonder how that will affect the results in November.
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I keep wondering if Republicans are about to fall in line (they do that) [YES] while Democrats battle it out in a three-way primary [YES], and I wonder how that will affect the results in November [NEGATIVELY].
I heard that line “Republicans fall in line, Democrats fall in love” from a friend and I think it is so true. I prefer to question authority and have choice/voice in matters.
I think you’re right about the way the two parties pick candidates, and I’m not saying it’s wrong. But it’s too bad that in the 26th we have a rich stubborn old man who will drain the coffers of the better candidate (Powers) and therefore weaken him
Lee doesn’t need help raising money, as he is a self-funding millionaire. I think Bellavia would take it to a primary if he could, but I doubt he can raise the money to be competitive.
Interesting how the Republicans chose their candidate, isn’t it? The county chairs talked to the candidates and announced their pick. Glad I got to meet our candidates on the Democratic side and have some say in the process.
Jon Powers is also a “Republican-turned-Democrat”