Glens Falls, NY, Sep 01, 2010 — Representative Scott Murphy toured the North Country yesterday, visiting Lake Placid, Keene and North Hudson.

Murphy is a Democrat from Glens Falls who represents the 20th district. He's running hard to win a first full term in congress.

He faces Republican challenger Chris Gibson, a former Army colonel from Columbia County.

As Brian Mann reports, Murphy faces a very different political climate from last year, when he squeaked by in a special election.  Go to full article

Saranac Lake, NY, Sep 23, 2009 — John McHugh has been confirmed as Army Secretary. That means the battle for his North Country House seat is shifting into overdrive. One of the most contentious issues in this special election is the financial background of the three candidates. Republican Dede Scozzafava has faced intense scrutiny for her investments in Wisebuys and Hacketts. But Conservative Doug Hoffman and Democrat Bill Owens are drawing fire for failing to file financial disclosure forms required by Federal ethics laws. Brian Mann has our story.  Go to full article

Troy, NY, Sep 22, 2009 — June O'Neill from St. Lawrence county is chair of the New York state Democratic Party. She was at yesterday's speech and spoke with Brian Mann about the dust-up between the President and Governor Paterson.  Go to full article

Lake Placid, NY, Aug 10, 2009 — On Friday, Conservative Party officials named Doug Hoffman as their candidate in the 23rd congressional district race. Hoffman is an accountant from Lake Placid with offices across the North Country. He won the Conservative Party nomination after failing to win support from Republican leaders last month. Hoffman spoke last night with Brian Mann about his background and his reasons for running.  Go to full article