Nov 05, 2012 — We are coming down to the wire of the 2012 election. In the Nation, New York State, and the North Country, much could change between this morning and Wednesday morning.

The race for Congress in the North Country is an apparent dead heat between Democratic incumbent Bill Owens and Republican challenger Matt Doheny. That race is fueled by millions of dollars in donations from outside the district, much of it from undisclosed donors.

St. Lawrence County voters face a dramatically redrawn set of electoral districts that divide the county into four Assembly districts and three state Senate districts. And incumbent Assemblywoman Janet Duprey faces a Conservative surge in the 115th district.

Martha Foley talks with Brian Mann and David Sommerstein about the races, and how tomorrow's vote could shape the region's political landscape.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — In these final days of the 2012 election, we're looking at the business backgrounds of the two top candidates for the North Country's House seat.

Democrat Bill Owens and Republican Matt Doheny are locked in a dead heat in these final days.

The question of business credibility has been a major issue out on the campaign trail, with both politicians claiming that they have the experience and know-how to help rebuild the region's long-suffering economy.  Go to full article

Colton, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — The results of a Siena Poll released Thursday, Nov. 1, showing the 21st Congressional race in a dead heat, has the third party candidate recognizing that he could be the spoiler. So Tuesday when Green party candidate Don Hassig enters the ballot box, he won't be voting for himself, and he's encouraging his supporters to do the same.  Go to full article

Nov 05, 2012 — The latest report from the independent campaign watchdog group Open Secrets shows that Republican Matt Doheny has drawn huge support from outside groups hoping to influence the 21st District Congressional race.  Go to full article

Alexandria Bay, NY, Nov 02, 2012 — The 21st District congressional race is shaping up to be the most negative and expensive political fights in North Country history.

The campaigns of Democrat Bill Owens and Republican Matt Doheny have spent more than a million dollars apiece, slamming each other with attack ads.

Americans for Tax Reform, a "Super PAC" using money from anonymous donors, has also pumped more than $800 thousand into TV spots blasting Owens.

One of the biggest messaging battles is the effort by both candidates to brand themselves as common sense businessmen, with the kind of skill and experience that will help revive the region's long-suffering economy.

It turns out the two candidates each have strong but very different records in the private sector. In the first of two stories, we look at Matt Doheny's background in business.  Go to full article

Watertown, NY, Nov 01, 2012 — A new poll released Thursday morning from Siena Research Institute shows a massive shift of support away from Democrat Bill Owens.

According to the survey, Matt Doheny, the Republican challenger from Watertown, now trails the incumbent from Plattsburgh by just one point.  Go to full article

Watertown, NY, Nov 01, 2012 — A new poll released Thursday morning from Siena Research Institute shows a massive shift of support away from Democrat Bill Owens. Brian Mann spoke with Siena Pollster Steven Greenberg.  Go to full article

Watertown, NY, Oct 26, 2012 — The two major party candidates met for the last debate in the North Country's Congressional race Thursday night in Watertown. Green Party candidate Don Hassig wasn't invited to the event hosted by YNN TV.

Incumbent Democrat Bill Owens and Republican Matt Doheny sparred on well-trodden ground, like tax cuts, the deficit, and Medicare.

They also differed, sharply at times, on a range of other issues, including the military.  Go to full article

Watertown, NY, Oct 26, 2012 — While military issues were a big part of Thursday night's debate between congressional candidates Matt Doheny (R) and incumbent Bill Owens (D), the economy and unemployment were on most voters' minds. Joanna Richards took a sampling of public opinion right after the debate.  Go to full article

Oct 19, 2012 — The candidates vying for the North Country's House seat traveled to the tiny St. Lawrence County village of Wanakena Thursday night for a forum at the Ranger School there.

The three, Democratic incumbent Bill Owens, Republican Matt Doheny, and Green Party contender Donald Hassig, traded views and answered questions on a range of issues.  Go to full article