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<title>Republican Doheny wants Owens rematch</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 22, 2011) Watertown businessman Matt Doheny says he wants to challenge Democrat Bill Owens in next year&apos;s congressional race.  He filed papers this week making his campaign official.In an interview with North Country Public Radio, Doheny said he favors lowering taxes for corporations as a way to boost jobs and wants to build a new nuclear power plant in the 23rd congressional district. Brian Mann has details. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18458/20110922/republican-doheny-wants-owens-rematch">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>NY-23:  Tea Party backs Hoffman; Republican Party backs Doheny</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 20, 2010) The North Country’s strongest tea party organization, known as UNYTEA, has endorsed Conservative-Republican Doug Hoffman in the 23rd district congressional race. The announcement came yesterday at press conferences in Plattsburgh and Watertown.  A growing number of Republican leaders, meanwhile, are backing Watertown businessman Matt Doheny. Some conservatives worry that this growing rift between the Republican Party and tea party activists could benefit Democratic congressman Bill Owens in the fall. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/15699/20100520/ny-23-tea-party-backs-hoffman-republican-party-backs-doheny">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Republican Assembly leader:  Moderates welcome</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 18, 2009) The Republican Party in New York state has suffered some painful blows in the last decade.  The GOP has lost every statewide election and seen its congressional delegation nearly wiped out, even losing House seats here in the North Country. Brian Kolb leads the GOP’s minority caucus in the state Assembly.  His caucus holds only about a quarter of the seats in the Assembly. In large part that’s because the increasingly conservative Republican Party has struggled to compete in New York City. Kolb spoke with Brian Mann this week about the future of his party.  He says a nearly two-to-one voter-enrollment advantage gives Democrats a big headstart. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14928/20091218/republican-assembly-leader-moderates-welcome">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Angered by 23rd District loss, Maroun may challenge Duprey</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 6, 2009) Political fall-out continues from this week’s 23rd district congressional race.  Democrat Bill Owens won, in part because of a simmering feud between conservative acvitists and Republican Party candidate Dede Scozzafava. Scozzafava dropped out of the race and endorsed Owens, instead of Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman. In the wake of that contest, it appears that more rifts are emerging within the GOP.  Franklin County legislator Paul Maroun says he might challenge one of Scozzafava’s strongest supporters in next year’s Assembly race.  Maroun is from Tupper Lake, describes himself as a conservative Republican.  He’s pro-life and opposes same-sex marriage.  He says Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, who represents the 114th district, angered many Republicans when she failed to back Doug Hoffman. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14678/20091106/angered-by-23rd-district-loss-maroun-may-challenge-duprey">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Duprey says moderates must have a place within the GOP</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 6, 2009) Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, who lives in the town of Peru, was a staunch supporter of Republican congressional candidate Dede Scozzafava.  The two women share a number of maverick views that clash with their party  leadership, including their support for a woman&apos;s right to choose and gay marriage.  In the days since Tuesday&apos;s election Duprey says her office has been barraged with angry emails, including some that threaten her with physical violence. She sat down yesterday to talk with Brian Mann about the future of the North Country’s Republican Party. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14679/20091106/duprey-says-moderates-must-have-a-place-within-the-gop">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lake Placid&apos;s Hoffman concedes defeat in NY-23; conservative &quot;tea party&quot; movement suffers blow</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 4, 2009) This summer Doug Hoffman, an accountant from Lake Placid, erupted into a national political phenomenon.  With the backing of national conservative figures from Sarah Palin to Rush Limbaugh, Hoffman defied the Republican Party and tried to capture the NY-23 House seat.  He managed to scuttle Republican Dede Scozzafava&apos;s campaign, but fell short last night.  Brian Mann reported on the scene in Saranac Lake. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14660/20091104/lake-placid-apos-s-hoffman-concedes-defeat-in-ny-23-conservative-quot-tea-party-quot-movement-suffers-blow">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>In 23rd race, Hoffman and Owens haven&apos;t disclosed financial ties</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14401/20090923/in-23rd-race-hoffman-and-owens-haven-apos-t-disclosed-financial-ties">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Poll shows Scozzafava lead in tight House special election</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 10, 2009) A poll released yesterday by Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman is offering a first snapshot of the congressional race to replace John McHugh. The survey, paid for by Hoffman’s campaign, shows Republican Dede Scozzafava with 30% of the vote. That compares with 20% for Democrat Bill Owens and 19% for Hoffman. Brian Mann has our report. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14321/20090910/poll-shows-scozzafava-lead-in-tight-house-special-election">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>With anti-tax message, Hoffman courts Republican voters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 1, 2009) Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman from Lake Placid was out on the campaign trail yesterday, stumping for the seat that will soon be vacated by Congressman John McHugh.  He’ll face Republican Dede Scozzafava and Democrat Bill Owens when the election is scheduled in the fall. Hoffman’s message was all about cutting taxes and shrinking Federal spending.  As Brian Mann reports, the Conservative hopes his “anti-pork” crusade will appeal to rank-and-file Republicans. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14262/20090901/with-anti-tax-message-hoffman-courts-republican-voters">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Owens takes up Democratic banner, opposes same-sex marriage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 12, 2009) Plattsburgh attorney and former Air Force captain Bill Owens has won the Democratic Party nod in the race to fill John McHugh’s House seat.  Owens was a law partner to former Republican state Senator Ron Stafford and has described himself as a lifelong independent.   He told Brian Mann that he is comfortable taking up the Democratic banner, though he differs with state Democratic officials on some issues, including same-sex marriage. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14147/20090812/owens-takes-up-democratic-banner-opposes-same-sex-marriage">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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