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Chris Gibson and his family in Columbia County (Source: Gibson campaign)

NY-20: Republican challenger wants smaller Homeland Security department

by Brian Mann

Lake Placid, NY, Sep 08, 2010 — Retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson is running as a Republican in New Yorks' 20th district House race. He hopes to unseat Democrat Scott Murphy from Glens Falls.

Gibson grew up in Columbia County and served at Fort Drum during a military career that spanned more than two decades.

During a trip to Lake Placid yesterday, he sat down with Brian Mann to talk about the economy, the size of government, and border security. Go to full article

Doug Hoffman (L) and Matt Doheny (R) talk briefly before their second and final debate in Saranac Lake (Photo: Brian Mann)

NY-23: Republicans promise conservative philosophy, but offer few specifics

by Brian Mann

Saranac Lake, NY, Sep 08, 2010 — In their final debate last night, Republicans Matt Doheny and Doug Hoffman both claimed to be the true conservative running for congress in the 23rd district.

The two men, who hope to unseat Democrat Bill Owens, promised to shrink big government and cut taxes. Go to full article

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