Nov 16, 2012 — If lawmakers in Washington need a lesson in bipartisanship, they might consider consulting with Ray and Matt Scollin, a father and son from Saranac Lake who worked for opposing political parties throughout the recent election.

The Scollins said the experience of working for different campaigns was a challenging one, but when the dust settled they both felt it was rewarding.  Go to full article

Lake Placid, NY, Nov 15, 2012 — Former Governor George Pataki was in the North Country in the final days of the election campaign that concluded last week.

The Republican served as governor of New York from 1995 to 2006. In a visit to Lake Placid with GOP congressional candidate Matt Doheny, Pataki said New York's economy is still recovering too slowly.

And he said cutting taxes and reducing the size of government would help.  Go to full article

Nov 07, 2012 — Brian Mann has reported and blogged throughout the 21st District congressional race. He joined Martha Foley on the line Wednesday morning, after a long night, to talk about what Owens' win Tuesday night says about the electorate.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 07, 2012 — Democrat Bill Owens survived one of the most costly and bitter political campaigns in North Country history Tuesday night.

The Plattsburgh congressman traded blows through the summer with Matt Doheny, a Watertown investment banker.

Doheny promised to return the region's House district to Republican hands in 2010 and again in 2012.

But once again Tuesday night, Owens prevailed -- this time holding the seat by at least 4,000 votes.  Go to full article

Watertown, NY, Nov 07, 2012 — Jefferson County businessman Matt Doheny lost a second straight close election to Democratic Congressman Bill Owens. With the race neck and neck most of the night, Owens took a 4,000 vote lead late.  Go to full article

Watertown, NY, Nov 06, 2012 — David Sommerstein is at the Matt Doheny campaign Headquarters in Watertown. He spoke to Martha at just after 11:00 p.m.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 06, 2012 — Brian Mann and David Sommerstein are camped out at the campaign headquarters of Bill Owens and Matt Doheny, respectively, as the two candidates for the 21st District Congressional seat wait out the results of what's been one of the toughest races the North Country has seen this season.

Brian Mann checked in with Martha Foley to talk about the mood at Owens HQ, and about his take on some of the other races.  Go to full article

Watertown, NY, Nov 06, 2012 — David Sommerstein is at Matt Doheny's campaign headquarters at the Italian-American Civic Association in Watertown (Owens is at an American Legion post in Plattsburgh). He talked with Martha Foley about how things are looking from there, and about the role spending might have played in the campaign.  Go to full article