(CNN) - Doug Hoffman - the conservative third party candidate running in upstate New York's closely watched special congressional election - raked in $116,000 in the last 24 hours, a campaign spokesman confirmed to CNN.
The cash haul came the same day former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise endorsement in the race, voicing her support of Hoffman over the Republican Party's nominee, Dede Scozzafava.
But Hoffman spokesman Rob Ryan said much of the cash came before Palin made her endorsement public Wednesday evening, and is more a sign of the campaign's growing momentum in the race's final days. Other conservatives have also recently aligned behind Hoffman, including former Rep. Dick Armey, former Sen. Rick Santorum, and Rep. Michele Bachmann.
In recent weeks, conservative activists have launched massive online efforts urging supporters to donate to Hoffman in the race's final days to send a message to Republican Party leadership.
"It's sort of like what you saw with Obama…when you hit a certain critical mass of media attention, and the bloggers writing about you and everything else, it starts driving the money," said Ryan.
The election to fill the House seat for New York's 23rd district arose after former Republican Rep. John M. McHugh resigned the post to become secretary of the army. The campaign has exposed division amongst the GOP over whether to support the more moderate Republican candidate or the upstart third-party challenger whose stances are more in line with those of the conservative base.
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" I can see New Jersey from my house!"
So Hoffman, the conservative third party candidate, has raised $116,000? Youi mean there are actually enough tea baggers in New York who whine about high taxes but yet will give this bozo money? I guess that proves the old saying that a fool and his money are soon parted.
We need TRUE conservatives back in Congress, not ACORN supported moderate "republicans".
Of course, Sarah is backed by Big Oil, Newscorp and Talibangelicals. They have money, in off shore accounts to avoid paying U.S. taxes and they'll use it to make sure the oppressed masses stay that way.
The right wing implosion! The right wing implosion!
Miracles do exist.
Thanks Sarah Self-Promoter Palin.
It's on!
Is that all? This woman is worse than a nightmare. I hope when she goes on the Oprah show which she said she would never do tough and intellectual questions are asked of her . I betcha she gave her a list of questions to be asked. This lady is all about the buck. The people that are following her are doing so only because of her looks and that isn't saying much.
That pic looks scary...
Its not a suprise GOP and the so called conservatives are owned by the lobbyist and corporations!!!. Keep on betraying the American people!!
Third political parties can actually be beneficial to the operation of a democracy. Two parties strictly is to offer only one more choice than a totalitarian state would.
Can please stop refering to DEDE as a moderate!!! SHE'S A LIBERAL!! She support the Spendulus Bill and she's backed by NYSUT and ACORN, two of the most liberal groups/UNION's in the state.
Cox, the NYS republican chair, needs to ask DEDE to step down!
This is the first time in a long time NYS voters have had a REAL third voice and that's why he's popular!
Stop the Palin - Guiliani cult party.
Hoffman, a couple of words for you "teeth whitener". Dude, this isn't Britain 1969, bad teeth are out.
Maybe some of that money can go to a dental visit...
enough about sarah palin. we don't care.
Split the Repubs and let the Dem win. I like it.
Great! Split the vote Sarah! Dems win in NY.
This shows the Ecomony is not as bad as the media lead us to believe. If you smell a rat it a rat ,...look like some body or body manitulating world economy.
wow, he needs to buy a tooth brush.
Pinch me.
I am sure these nasty Repuks will use every dime to try and bring down Barack. They just don't understand that nothing can bring him down. Barack will look on these people with love and wish he could help them as the toil in the wrong direction. Barack Obama is soooo wise and understanding. Stop pushing him to make a decission on the war that BUSH started! Every man in the world wishes they were half the man obama is.
Does this man know that toothbrushes are his friend??
I was all for a third party candidate doing well until Palin endorsed him. Don't ruin it for everyone, Sarah. Stay out of it.
this race is intriguing because it really is highlighting the whole problem with the Republican Party...
no room for ANY type of moderation or centrist views...hard-core right-wing tea-baggin' neo-conservatism all the way, or else...Lindsey Graham was right when he said his party is on it's way to becoming a bunch of "angry white men"...
GOP- if Sarah Palin is REALLY the face of your future, you've got problems...
I've heard Doug Hoffman and he certainly sounds like a true conservative. So far I like the guy and that's why I've donated to his campaign. Keep up the fight Mr. Hoffman and stay true to your colors and you will win.
Maybe Hoffman should take that $116,000 and get some teeth whitener.
Power to the people, Goooo Sarah. A real force.
Sarah is showing principle and that the country is majority Populist Conservative values, not radical or Special Interest driven.
Third partys are great – especially if the 3rd party is Libertarian.
Hooray for all you "Tea Baggers", you're giving the Democrats one more hot seat. "Country Club" first.
Wait til she goes on the stump at some point. Libs and elitists heads will explode over the crowds she will draw. Nothing but good stuff!
Cnn -Why do you mention the the campaign contributions to Mr. Hoffman and the Alaskan Air Head's endorsement in the same article? It's clear one had nothing to do with the other. The only thing I can make out of it is that the Dum Dum saw the potential to gather some attention to her sorry self and tried to grab the headlines. YOU FELL FOR IT. Gives us a break with covering this pathetic excuse of a woman.
One kook supports another kook. In my opinion, they deserve each other.
He seems happy enough.
Two thinking man observerations
So the Republican Party's attempt to claim that Conservative & Republican are one in the same have finally been revealed as folly since we have a Democrat, a Rebuplican, and this "Conservative" running.
2.) Sounds like the vote will be split and the Democrat will walk in.
Anyone Sarah Palin endorses is the kiss of death for that candidate!
"conservatives" are banking on people with solid values, common sense and loving hearts to stay home this vote. They are praying nightly that the group they call 'liberals' doesn't vote because they call us Lazy and comfortable.
Prove them wrong.
Vote every time.
Tea parties and Hate-riots are not effective..
Unbelievable. When is the Republicans and even the Conservatives stop listening to Sarah Palin. The woman couldn't finisg governing her own state, every word that comes out of her mouth makes her sound like a second grader, and yet it continues. As far as her being on Oprah, I never watch the show and that is by choice. However, let's see where Oprah's commitment to the Obamas are when the show airs.
Good luck to you all. Obama is our President and as long as he continues the good works that he does, even for those that hate him, he will remain successful.
God Bless America!!!
Third parties are great. Especially when they split the conservative vote and get a Democrat elected.
Three words Mr. Hoffman Crest White Strips.
It is TIME to send a message to BOTH parties... STOP wrecking our economy and changing our country into a Euro-Socialist nation!!
REAL conservatives and patriots will support Mr Hoffman.
what exactly is the difference between a 3rd party conservative and a Republican? Nothing.
What is needed is true 3rd party candidates
If the Democrats do not give us a public option we will need viable 3rd party.
The teeth are always greener on the other side of the aisle.
The Republican Party has taken to the fringes...I was hoping they would moderate but that was wishful thinking. As for Palin, her opinion should mean zilch...unfortunately, the media keep throwing her in our faces!
Tell Chief Yellowteeth and the moron Palin to go away. She is the total demise of their pary right now. What a bunch of mental midgets.
I guess that part of New York must be very conservative. Let's see if this really helps them. For what I know being born and raised in New York, its generally democratic. Is it that most of us have moved out of New York state and it's just changing.
Conservatives got us two unwinable and dishonorable wars and their fiscal policies brought us the Great Recession.
I've had my fill of Conservative government for quite a while.
Linda if you had any idea what you were talking about you'd know thats false, otherwise you'd have a republican in the white house – oops!
Dede Scozzafava is a liberal calling herself a Republican just to win the vote. She needs to move over to the left.
So some hillbilly from Alaska endorses a candidate?? Big Deal!!
This endorsement just has to make all GOP RINOS nervous.You can bash Palin all you want,however she can see Rinos in her gun sights.I hope these next 3 years are full of defeats for GOP elitists who back liberal stupidity.I hope congress changes in 2010 and Conservatives from both parties emerge winning seats from the Dems & GOP.It is long overdue that new people start taking power away from the elitist ruling class.That ruling class that only starts listenning weeks before an election date.Way to go Palin,it is time DC gets shaken up.
Fantastic news for Democrats......a fractured Republican party....can't get any better than that!!. Keep it up Palin......we love it!
A proud Democrat speaking out!
I am so tired of Sarah Palin.. It is time the Republican party reinvented themselves. I am tired of the old republican party. I am happy to see former Republican friends joining the Democratic party. Thank you old conservatives for making more Democrats.
The Republicans don't know what to do or who to support and there split will eventually end their party because they will always take care of their lobbyist while lining their pockets with gold.
Wow...if he's going to take care of NY like he takes care of his teeth, please use the money and see a dentist. Good luck NY with Palin in town.
If I had one wish, it would be that ALL Americans vote for 3rd party candidates in every single politcial race both State and National elections. Both parties need a HUGE wake up call as NEITHER party cares about ordinary Americans or the plight we are all facing.
Do NOT vote for any incumbents !!!!!!
Probably cause she can't spell Scozzafava.
but of course he is....look at that big smile on his face.
probabaly better thaan the Republican and Democratic CROOKS that we have now.
There goes his bid for congressional bid – anything SP aka Quitter is involved is up for question and I am glad that she distanced herself from the people of Alaska! People fail to see that she is not suited for any political office or endorsement!
Her publicist will ride the wave, always perfect timing. She had little to do with raising money, but you just wait, soon she'll me stirring that moose stew and brewing up another door for God to open up so she can go through it. Those rogueing mavericks just move in mysterious ways.
A 3rd party candidate winning this race would be great. It's almost worse that Palin endorsed him. Who is Palin to endorse anybody?
Why is Citizen Palin still relevant? She fooled those of us in AK for awhile .... I guess there are some folks Outside that haven't figured it out yet.
Sigh ....
Wow, an endorsement by Palin for someone other than herself. What is this world coming to?
i see sarah with a new carrer, she will hook up with the president of Husle magazine and become a successful porn star.
CNN really knows how to report NEWS!!! First you make it seem as if $$$ came in because of PALIN's endorsment!! Then, not even two sentences later, you declare that the money came in BEFORE Palin's endorsement!
MAKE UP YOUR MIND???!!!
Wow he has candy corn teeth
We need more people that aren't enslaved to corrupt political parties.
Great job Sarah Palin!! Maybe if the dems stood up to crooks in their party, we could have some real change. Where's Obama today? Campainging for the crook Chris Dodd. Obama is the biggest fraud in history!!
Sarah Palin: Back in your cave, Bat!!!
Way to go, Sarah! Spilt the Republican vote between two candidates and thus hand the race to the Dems! With you as a Republican the Dems can sit back and relax.
Sarah is truly the leader of the silent majority!
Palin 2012 !!!!
He looks like a real conservative: one who eats puppies...
You left wing morons are ridiculous to continue rooting for political parties. The dems care nothing for you, yet you root for a political party. PIck up a history book on the way to cash your welfare checks, and learn about the constitution. I wish Obama would.
I don't live in New York, but it makes me want to find out the name of the Democrat so I can send her or him a contribution!
First she quits as Governor, now she quits the Republican Party? Very messed up woman.
"I am sure these nasty Repuks will use every dime to try and bring down Barack. They just don't understand that nothing can bring him down. Barack will look on these people with love and wish he could help them as the toil in the wrong direction. Barack Obama is soooo wise and understanding. Stop pushing him to make a decission on the war that BUSH started! Every man in the world wishes they were half the man obama is."
Ralph Kramden
Seriously, you guys should just get a room.
Anyone that would be swayed by Palin's uninformed and grossly inappropriate endorsement in a NY State congressional race is too stupid and irresponsible to have the right to vote or even be referred to as an adult..
You are witnessing the slow train-wreck of the former party of Lincoln.
In ten years they won't exist. Make way for the new Rebirther Tea Party.
conservatism rules over liberalism. Go Hoffman!
yes, YES! YES MY PRETTIES! YES!!!!!
Thank you Libertarians, you are the downfall of the GOP. Future generations of children will thank you for what you have done.
Now fly way! Like lemmings to the cliff! Like moths to the flame of ideological purity.
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!!
The Republican Party is a party of the extreme right, that much is clear run by empty-headed ideologues who think the Stone Age was a golden era for mankind.
the only people that WOULD notice the man's looks are those that have nothing else to say (liberals).
The article should be about Doug Hoffman crushing the competition in NY, NOT about Sarah Palin's endorsement. Please Sarah, LEAVE US ALONE, you are TOXIC.
Ok, that's it. No more CNN for me. CNN has become the ALL-PALIN-ALL-THE-TIME news organization. I'm clearly not in the demographic they're trying to appeal to. Palin is everything that's WRONG with America – ignorance, prejudice, foolishness, lies, distortions, false accusations, the 'ends-justifies-the-means crowd. That only leads to disaster.
Bye CNN. the Crap News Network.
All these Conservative Party candidates are going to do is split the Republican vote, which is really, really good news for Democrats! Can you say "Ralph Nadar"? So I think all Democrats should give a "shout-out" to good 'ole Sarah Palin. Hey . . . thanks Palin! Endorse away . . . wink,wink!
Keep going to the right! Alienate more and more people!
This Doug Hoffman even LOOKS like a right-wing nutjob.
Actually, some of this support might have been from a backhanded compliment by Glenn Beck. He pointed out that this guy would be a good choice. I think so too. NY can use all the conservative help it can get.We are drowning in big government.
Palin is not even news worthy, why in the Name of God her name keeps being thrown in the mix! She's too divisive and twisted.
I'm starting to wonder if Palin isn't a secret double-agent for the DNC. She could be promoting conservative values in a way that transcends Stephen Colbert. She's becoming the pied piper to hard-core conservatives that could wind up taking the GOP off a cliff.
My God that dude's teeth are yellow. YUCK!
this Republican man needs some teeth whitener. Like his teethy, His Republican party is DECAYED and ERODING!!!! Yuck. Do us a favor and don't smile on your next picture!!
Hoffman's webpage mentions his appearance on Glenn Beck's Radio show and how Rush Limbaugh "talked him up" on his radio show. Now an endorsement from Sarah Palin. Enough said. Anybody but this guy!!
Why was the endorsement from moron palin a surprise? She's part of the right-wing loonies group, isn't she?
The Republican self-destruct machine has to start distorting the FACTS someplace. What with the newly emerging Spinmeister, Dick Cheney, running about doing his history make-over reality show! One would think this guy was a workaholic since I guess he plans to run for something again. I think he, Bush, Rice, Rumsfeld et all need to run for the Hills! If and when the American system wakes up from the "Shock", they might need to batten down the hatches for the ride to the Hague (World Criminal Court). this probably could have happened already if every country was not about Pandering to the WMD crowd we have running this World. What with all the Shock and Awe is there any wonder everyone wants to get in on the Final Robbery before Armageddon? He can't last forever! Re: Party polics: I'd settle for someone with Ethics and Integrity, like Dennis kucinich and Bernie Sanders for some real HOPE and CHANGE. Peace
Waste of Money.
Good Luck to all those who are buying a Boat that will Sink.
GOP is a Sinking Boat.
Oh how I love the premature celebrations of the left! What's even more enjoyable is that the more the left and its flunkies in the government-run media tries to tear down Governor Palin, the faster and stronger she bounces back! Has any defeated vice presidential candidate ever been subject to such denigration in history? No! Has any one of them ever scared the media and the left as much as her? That would also be a NO. Sarah Palin represents the silent majority of Americans who are sick of watching their country sink into the moral abyss while terrorists are treated like common thiefs. Kudos to her for endorsing Mr. Hoffman, the true conservative in the race!
It's scary to think that her endorsement may have had any connection to his haul. What is wrong with people? Can they not just read and decide for themselves if this is the man for the job?
Even scarier is that Palin has credibility with anyoine.
And the scariest aspect is people gave money to someone to apply for a job! Surely there are causes that could have used those funds more effectively.
Stop giving money for politics!
Where does he stand on the "Fat Tax"?
Once the government controls health care, they will control every aspect of your life. Including what you eat.
Just like the bank bail outs, if we go this route with government health care they WILL call the shots on what we can and cannot do.
Public option= less freedom.
As more and more people realize the mistake in putting the dems and obama in power the tide will start to swing back for the Republicans.
No incumbent running for re-election should be voted for. Not democrat, not republican, not socialist, not communist. The buffoons currently in office are not capable of running a corner newsstand. All 435 congress critters should be replaced this election cycle and the approximately 1/3 of the so called senate that is running for re-election should be defeated. ALL staffies currently drawing taxpayers money must be fired and prohibited from taking up space in ANY government operation, except the military, if any of them actually have the balls to serve. No person should be elected to any government post who has not first served in the armed services of this country. If they are too cowardly to serve there, then they are not fit to serve anywhere else.
OMG, Palin says it and suddenly it becomes golden...
My goodness the Republicans and uneducated people look to Sarah Palin as an oracle... she is not a breath of fresh air, she just looks pretty and is a woman a departure from old white men in Congress, she does not answer any questions directly, she complains about what is not being done never admitting her past Republic President Bush that served two terms was the commander and chief of all the dilemmas President Obama now has to deal with during his term...
Just like people comment about Hoffman's teeth and needing whitening the Palin groupies look at her and simply think attractive and so they give her thumbs up no matter what... how idiotic!
GOP – keep those 3rd party canidates coming.
Do not underestimate the huge following Sarah Palin has. Count me in. She is absolutely on-target with her understanding of government's role in America. Keep it small, keep it working for the people and keep it focused.
The current administration has lost all focus and we all see what an expensive, unproductive mess it has become.
Dude, two words... teeth whitener.
This guy need to get some Baking Soda and brush his teeth....lol
This guy's so frugal he skips the dentist.
Third Party? Neo-Con Party is more like it. Hoffman is just more of the same from the GOP. I'm a true conservative and I would not vote Palin OR Hoffman. These guys apparently just don't get it. True conservatives are against American empire and federal intrusion in our personal lives. Hoffman is pro-empire (JUST LIKE OBAMA) and anti-gay rights (JUST LIKE OBAMA). Maybe you liberals would like this guy afterall!
Getting support from Sarah Palin is the equivalent of;
1. Ted Bundy doing a commercial for a George Foreman grill.
2. Adolph Hitler dancing the Hava Nagila at his wedding.
3. Charles Whitman endorsing the NRA.
4. Al Capone joing the Church of Latter-day Saints.
5. George Bush promoting a Luau in Alaska.
6. Dick Cheney offering tips on 'gun safety'.
7. Newt Gingrich 's take on 'wife support' during cancer treatment.
8. Charles Manson penning a 'Miss Manners' column.
9. Rush Limbaugh doing some light reading of the Koran.
and # 10.....
David Letterman lecturing Elizabeth Taylor on marriage.
Kevin wrote: "We need TRUE conservatives back in Congress, not ACORN supported moderate "republicans"."
Kevin's comment makes no sense because there is no such thing at "true" Conservatism. Conservatism is like Christianity; no two believers can agree on any single statement of beliefs. Libertarians want government by global corporations, neo-cons want an aristocracy of CEOs to rule over a nation of lower class workers, redneck Conservatives want to re-segregate the South, fundamentalists want to censor literature and monitor skirt lengths, corporate management wants to get richer and they don't much care how it happens as long as it happens.
Fortunately for civilization, American Conservatives are warring among themselves. The right-wing lunatics are fighting with the extreme right-wing maniacs to see who can destroy democracy faster. Let us hope it is a fight to the death.
I think it's great the conservative voice is broadening, our government works best when there is balance of opinion. I'm an independent but tend to lean more conservatively.
Markus, I'm not sure if you have some sort of data to back up your generalization that "there is no room for ANY type of moderation or centrist views..." I'd say there is a lot of room, perhaps because i'm living proof as are a lot of the centrist-conservatives and of course the independents that voted for Obama (like me). Name calling like 'Repuks" "Tea-baggers" and "right wing crazies" just breeds more hostility. What are you, in third grade? I thought Democrats were supposed to be open minded...seems like just the opposite.
Go Independents! Get all of the trash out of the House and Senate next election, reagardless of party, and start over. 2012 will see the result of the new policies.
How many jobs do you think the "Fat Tax" will cost?
Wait until the unions at Pepsi Co and other soft drink manufacturers wake up to this reality.
Taxes cost jobs. And it WILL NEVER STOP AT SODA.
L Obama L wow all the attacks here are about his teeth. But none of you actually look and research what he has said or stands for. This is the reason why you buffoons voted for Obama. Thank God people are waking up and seeing how stupid you liberals are and that you own about as much intellectual capacity as a box of rocks. America gets what government it deserves, but finally we Americans are starting to truly understand it and make a REAL change, not some stupid made up campaign slogan
Looks like he should spend some of that loot on toothpaste.
We need more of this guy around the country. Break from the 2 Party system and get someone who is doing this for the right reasons.
Time to see the dentist.
This guy will overtake the Republican candidate and finish second, with the Republican finishing third. Another Democratic pickup!
Love how the CNN/DNC news people try to paint the leftist Scozzafazzo as a "Modertae" when her record is so far to the left even the Workers Party has endorsed her. Go Palin and Hoffman!! Get the out of touch Reublican leadership on board with Reagen conservatism.
"Other conservatives have also recently aligned behind Hoffman, including former Rep. Dick Armey, former Sen. Rick Santorum, and Rep. Michele Bachmann."
Good God! Enough said. A virtual cornucopia of loony right-wing crazies. Go Dems!
EEEEEKKKKK! The picture makes him look like a mutant cross between a politician and a televangelist! Run for the hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe the neo-cons will start to notice that they can't just blow off real conservatives without some fairly unpleasant consequences.
a Sarah Palin endorsement may bring in financial support in the short term, but it's the kiss of death in an election. she may attract her small band of fanatics, but, the general population, the thinking population, has seen how bizarre her views are, and will run from candidates she backs. she puts off 70 % of the population. and, running for office, do you think you really want to get 30 % of the vote ?
The toothbrush was invented in his district, otherwise it woulda been called the teethbrush.
Does this mean Ron Paul will get a REAL chance at running for President next time?
Don't know anything about the district, but serious three-way races almost always go to the party that has only 1 candidate. All this is going to do is split the Republican vote and give the district to the Democrat. Way to go...
My recommendation to Mr. Hoffman ... RUN FOR YOUR LIFE ... Palin's endorsement will be your downfall!
Nice brown teeth there Hoffman...ever hear of a toothbrush? We non-Rethuglicans use them all the time. That's why we have white, healthy teeth and DON'T have dog breath.
Another reason NOT to vote for him and a stronger reason to support Bill Owens
Funny, people complaing about neo-conservatives, far right....those people that complain must be the neo-liberal- far left
Wow, this guy has some real STARS behind him! Let's see: Dick Armey. Rick Santorum. Michelle Bachman, and now the quitter from Alaska. I honestly don't believe that you could make a better list of looney tune right wing extremists than that. This really shows how bad it's all become for those zany R's and their ilk.
The Republicans are so proud of the DIRTY MONEY they recieve from Special Interest Groups and Lobbiests.
Other conservatives have also recently aligned behind Hoffman, including former Rep. Dick Armey, former Sen. Rick Santorum, and Rep. Michele Bachmann.
THEY ARE ALL RIGHT WING FAR TO THE RIGHT NUTs
Palin is NOW appearing on Oprah because her book comes out the day after. I love the GOP splitting themselves apart....those conservatives will bring the country back to the dark ages!
Well, the Palin Handlers are getting a little smarter beware! If he wins Palin will say it's because of her endorcement. She did not do this on her own and she didn't write the facebook comments either. Dick Armey and Freedom Works endorsed him earlier this week. She is only doing what her Corporate Masters tell her to do.
Apparently he belongs to the Greenparty...or at least his teeth do.
Good luck to him. Hopefully he will b elected based on his views and not the party to which he belongs. I can't speak for the past, but it seems that nowadays people pick a party and use that as a basis for their opinions, as opposed to forming opinions and choosing the party that best fits.
Unfortunately, the votes he draws away from opponents will probably come from the opponent with closer views than the other main opponent, effectively splitting the votes for him and his closer opponent. This will possibly result in a victory by the candidate most different from Mr. Hoffman.
To respond to an earlier post about the benefits of a third party, the problem is what happens when all three parties have similar amounts of support. The winner will have recieved less than half the vote, implying that more than half of represented constituents voted against the winner. The response to that is that in a two party system many people may not agree with either and vote for 'the lesser evil'. Agreed. Regardless, the case seems to end up being that everyone who voted for the opposition disapproves and some who voted for disapprove as well. Unfortunately there's not getting around that, as it's nearly impossible to appeal to enough people with varying viewpoints.
You think he could take some of that cash and buy some Crest white strips for those butter-teeth?
Third parties are great, but attesting that they need be Libertarian, confusing extreme conservatism, you have two very different ideals. One wants everyone to think, act, pray the same, whilst the other wants the Government to not intervene with an individuals choices, any of them.
So no, if this guy appeals to the conservative base, he's no libertarian. The last thing we need is another holy roller under the false assumption that all of America is aligned with Christianity. We're not, I ssure you. Please don't govern as such.
Sarah supports him because he is a Conservative & DeDe is a LIBERAL!
By the way, I thought Liberals were supposed to be such compassionate & accepting people. How mature of you to rip on the guy's teeth. I am sure you all must be perfect!
Conservatives killing republican party is it real ? Oh
Thanks to RNC chairman
End victory for Demarcates
Congratulations Doug Hoffman! You just ensured that the Democrat will win this race handily. Good for you!
2012 prediction...
Obama 49%
GOP candidate 41%
Fringe right-wing loony 10%
Obama wins the electoral college in a landslide. Bank on it.
If Palin is backing this party... its a sign she's going to run as a 3rd party candidate. When did Conservative dither away from Conservation? What is a true conservative... someone that promotes strict religious protocol neo-con rhetoric. This new CINO (Conservative in Name Only) is no better than the Taliban in Afghanistan.
And someone foolishly said Sarah P is sponsered by offshore bankers, well that is a bunch of baloney. Your messiah Barack Hussein is sponsored by offshore bankers, Wall Street, and the Federal Reserve. Maybe she is waking up and helping to shine some light on a 3rd party that so many people in this country need that is fueled by fairness and the Constitution. Most of you are so heavily invested in Obaahhhhhhhma that you can't see that he is continuing the Bush doctrine. Foolish Sheep.
Watch the horserace people....the 2 leaders split wide...the third horse (democrat) comes up the middle and wins......thanx S a r a h
This is exactly what is wrong with politics in our country. Elections are bought, few decide who should win.
Go ahead!
Vote 'em in!
And right behind him will be George W. Bush!
Again!
(or someone like him)
Won't do them any good because they won't win. The American public is sick and tired of having someone elses religous morals rammed down their collective throats. These people will do anything to get elected but will never shoulder the responsibility for their actions after that unhappy event. I just wonder if those few persons who contributed before Palins endorsement can get their money back???
Good Lord! Does the healthcare reform bill say cover dental visits? Lay off the coffee and tobacco buddy. That's just nasty!!!!
Good god! This man looks like he has a lemon peel for teeth! Not only that, but he is a conservative! Pass.
How many packs a day does this guy smoke? His teeth are yellower than the South Park bus driver's.
Hope he takes advantage of that Congressional healthcare package to have some professional whitening done.
Ok ok so we all know now he has yellow teeth and Sarah backed him blah blah blah blah................. geeez
what are his views!! his back ground!! His values...???????
This is why we get what we deserve sell outs with pretty teeth on both sides!!!!
Frankly I am sooooo sick of the left, the right, the middle. I want people voted in that are there to work for us. Not themsleves, not special interest and not for $$$
Maybe if we would open our eyes, look outside the box just maybe we might find better options and not the "better fo TWO evils"
get past the teeth for god's sake!!
The GOP that Hoffman and Palin represent is incompatible with governance. Why? Because they deal in absolutes. To them, everything is either black or white, but reality happens somewhere in the middle.
I would think Palins and Bachmans endorsement would be very
detrimental to anyone running for office.
They are irresponsible, radical women which the vast majority
does not accept or want.
So this guy has the support of Palin and Bachman?
Hm.
I'm just speechless.
Well, I don't like to prejudge, but at first thought, I wouldn't support anyone who those two supported. Yikes.
It is interesting that Rep. Dick Armey, former Sen. Rick Santorum, and Rep. Michele Bachmann do not want to be known as Republicans anymore. Are they ashamed of their party or have they recognized that the American people are not buying what they are selling.
They are identified with the Repub brand that endorses borrowing and spending, big government, as long as they are in control, their form of bipartisanship, my way or the highway, and heaping debt on future generations. The repugnant Repubs try to blame the Democrats but the Repubs own these policies. Under Repub administrations, we have seen the national debt explode from under 1 trillion to approximately 10.5 trillion. And, the last Repub administration went from a budget surplus to an approximate 1 trillion deficit when Bush stepped down in January 2009.
These guys talk about tax and spend Democrats; they should look at their own record. At least the Democratic policy of tax and spend is not as dishonest as the Repub policy of borrow, borrow, borrow, and then deny screwing our grandchildren.
This is a center right county, not a far right country. If the conservatives keep sending up hard line candidates, the base will be happy but they will be losers. Vote for the center-right moderate GOP candidate please.
she is more of a fascination, like the 'Where's Waldo' of the GOP
hopefully the GOP will lose no matter who brings in the cash
the were so harmful the last 8 years
"Conservatives, batcrap crazy teabaggers and the rest of the southern rethuglicon fools and their money are easily parted"...Karl Rove
Kevin, where are you going to find a true conservative? Barry Goldwater died in 1987. There are no more true conservatives, only wannabees and imposters!
How quaint...."they eat their own". If they are willing to do that, what do you think they'll do to anyone that isn't "one of their own". I think it's great that the "rogue, russian seeing from her front porch, office quiting, money grubbing, trailer park" palin woman supports the conservative. He'll lose because New Yorkers are smarter than that. They'll distance themselves from the crazies of the Tardicans.... Bachman_Santorum_Armey. I hate to see the good people of northern New York shoot themselves in the foot (or anywhere else)
Sarah Palin is Jim Jones and all the people that follow her (you Linda) are drinking the coolade – enjoy.
As I predicted a bit ago, this is Sarah's only way to get on the 2012 ticket – third party nominee – she would never win the republican nomination having to deal with the primaries – imagine her going toe to toe with governors that did not quit. Seems to me she will take the easy way out no matter what – QUITER!!!!!!!!!!!
She reminds me of one of those moms that puts their 3 year old daughter in beauty pagenets – anything for attention.
If the third party candidate gets on the ballot then the conservative vote would be split between him and the Republican candidate, paving the way for an easy victory for who ever the Democratic candidate is.
Go Hoffman! I support you because you are leading the charge against politics as usual and blazing a trail for other third party and independent candidates.
If the media is going to convince us that the primary measure of a candidates viability is the fact that they can out raise their opponents then good for Hoffman!
What the Libertarian Party advocates is essentially a tyranny of the business class where all consumer and labor protections laws are eradicated and public resources and national parks are sold off to the highest bidder. Other right wing third parties are equally obnoxious as they advocate overturning a woman's right to choose and establishing what amounts to a Christian theocratic state. A pox on them all.
And so the Republican party's splintering begins. On one side is the moderates on the other side the home schooled whack-jobs. This would be funny if it wasn't really bad for the country long term.
To all the "teeth whitener" commenters: maybe we should look at something more than outward appearance when we judge a politician? We went with the "American Idol" and look what we got, a whining empty suit. Maybe issues matter.
Or we could frame this as our President would. "Yellow teeth are indicative of the largest single problem facing our nation. Accordingly, we need to appoint a tooth czar, nationalize the dental industry, tax all working americans so illegals have proper oral hygiene and of course spend billions to develop an enviornmentally friendly tooth paste before there are no more polar bears."
Wow. His endorsements are like a 'who's who' of certifiable crazy people. Good luck, you're going to need it.
Oh yeah, nice teeth.
Hate-filled wing of the Democrat party is out in force as usual whenever Sarah palin is mentioned.
I don't even get half the comments that have nothing to do with the article above but regurgitate ultra-left-wing talking-points.
Wow, and Obama thinks the left "think for themselves"?
Newsflash, the article is about the a CONSERVATIVE going third party and DOING WELL, while the GOP run a "moderate" and are NOT doing as well.
All the while beating the tar out of a Liberal Dem.
Good.. maybe he can use some of that money to get his teeth cleaned.
Definitely need more conservatives in office. We all know how great a job the Bumrack Oblunder and the Douchebagcrats have done lately!
Has anyone heard about November 19, 2009 being called National Unemployment and Underemployment Day, and every American who is unemployed or underemoployed (part time) is being asked to FAX their resume on that day to CNN and FOX NEWS in order to dramatize how critical the economic picture really is. On November 19, 2009 unemployed and underemployed Americans are asked to FAX their resumes in an effort to refute the shameful claims of politicians and economists that "the economy is getting better, and we have pulled back from the brink" The millions and millions of resumes should hopefully send a dramatic message that the economy is not better for at least 11-15 million Americans who have not felt the affects of the bailouts or stimulas package. Has anyone heard about this? The hope is that millions will respond.
These people just milk America's stupidity for all its worth. This is all about a Republican who is ashamed to call himself a Republican because the party sucks so bad, that he calls himself a member of the "Conservative" party. Call it what you will, it's still just a pig with lipstick.
Those of you who follow failin, quittin, palin really need to examine yourselves closely. This woman can't even lead herself and her own family, but you all follow her blindly as if she really is someone of substance I have seen her and read her any number of times (as much as I could stand), and I just don't get your fascination with her. I still doubt if she has taken any time to learn anything about real world events or has any significant views about anything important.
Well, I'm not going to comment on the shade or color of his teeth so I'm not sure this post will make it past the moderators. I'll try though.
Why not give this guy a chance? The Democrats and Republicans aren't cutting it if you ask me.
I fail to see HOW Palin's support contributed to this. If so, then where does that leave the GOP? Stupid comment. I think the country is ready for a third party and we will see some really different elections next year.
Look how good this country has done since Dems took over around 3 years ago. 7+ million less jobs, unemployment doubled, 1+ trillion in new debt, the rich have gotten poorer, the poor have increased, the Dollar is hitting record lows. I am so glad Bush and the rethugs aren't in power remember that horrible time in 2006 unemployment under 6% the Dow heading towards 14000, and all those other nightmares. Thank You America for making sure that never happens again Obama 2012.
Do you know what a third party candidate is?
The first loser in a race.
PS Even if by some miracle we do get a third party in the US, how long before their arty leaders sell out and betray the people who voted for them. I'll stick with the less insane party, the Democrats.
Finally there is something I can support Sarah "The Quitter" Palin in.....further splitting and marginalizing the Republican Party. If they didn't deserve all the bad things happening to them, one could almost feel sorry for the Right. Everytime Palin opens her mouth or Rush spews more hate (I wouild mention Beck here, but I think everyone, even the Right understands he kind of a joke), the Right cringes and the rest of us realize just how out of touch that 20% of the population really is.
Libs now make fun of his teeth? Let's get the Obama hate machine going. Here are Obama's enemies:
- Anyone who disagrees with him (they must be racists)
- Solvency- 1.42 Trillion in debt
- Fox News
- Rush Limbaugh
- Private companies, he privatizes them
- Hoffmans teeth
This Obama is a change. He's a chicago socialist thug. 2012 will be the real change.
I wonder what the" Right Wing Entertainment Channel"(foxnews) thinks.
Can someone please tell me what party Mr. Hoffman is being nominated by? The entire article and all of the comments use the term "third party candidate" as if there was just three parties. Since there are many more, i would like to know if he is a Constitution Party, Libertarian Party, Coomunist Party, Socialist Party, or what party. Well, I can tell from the term conservative that he is probably not Communist or American Socialist partiy, but that really does not tell me much.
Be careful what you wish for. With support from nut jobs like Michelle Bachmann he may wish the race had stayed local in nature.
She's a real wing nut and can only hurt him.
Sarah Palin is brilliant in her grasp and ability to act on what government is supposed to be in America. If she endorses Doug Hoffman he must be very sharp.
The expensive, unproductive, paralyzed mess the Federal Government has become since 1/20/2009 is a very good argument against the effectiveness of liberal governance.
I just contributed to Doug Hoffman's campaign! We need conservatives like Hoffman to counteract the detrimental policies of Obama/Pelosi/Reid. No more leftists!
Who cares who that Alaskan nit-wit endorses, she doesn't know anything anyway.
Say what you want about Ms. Palin ! she is helping the economy by bring in big buck wherever she go... so let her be...
my goodness I hope Palin offers him some of her Crest Whitestrips.
When your political Peanut Gallery consists of Sarah Palin, Dick Armey, Rick Santorum and Michelle Bachman, you'll get plenty of conservative blog-yak ... and that's all you'll get. No wins, no career advancement, nothing except the support of the far right who'll never win an election again.
His teeth are about as decayed and rotting as his party and its viewpoint.
Allright! Let's hear it for the Tea Party candidate!
Set'em all straight Doug!
Personally, i think Gingrich was being politically smart to endorse the moderate Republican in the race, because they could have a chance to hold that seat. On the other hand, nutjobs like Palin and others are sucking up to Hoffman because he might be as loony as she, Bachmann, Steve King, and some others are. As a Democrat, it's very enchanting to watch these clowns trying to get rid of the centrists in their party, however it's very sad.
Wow, Palin, Bachmann, and Santorum.
Is there a prize for getting the wingnut trifecta?
Never heard of Hoffman before, but if Sarah Palin likes him then we all know he is an ultra right wing weirdo extremist.