Great minds and all that. Naturally, Rush gives a better summary of my point than me.
You know what, I was reading Erick Erickson today at RedState.com, and he was the real first behind Hoffman guy. I mean, he was really pushing it on his blog, and he wrote today — I’ll paraphrase it — he wrote, “Look, the message out of this is we took out a horrible Republican. We kept a horrible Republican from possibly winning and totally redefining the party in a way that would make it a permanent minority party.” So in Erick’s view, yeah, it would have been great if Hoffman won, but the real victory was making sure that a Republican-in-name-only did not win, and that dovetails here with what Charlie said.

Getting props from Rush...
ZeusKingoftheGods Wednesday, November 4th at 7:44PM EST (link)Erick-
Are you blushing yet?
I know I would be.
You have arrived my friend*
JoeG Wednesday, November 4th at 10:26PM EST (link)From this point forward a whole lot of people are watching you. I’m certain you’ll serve us well.
*I hope I can call you that
Nancy just said, "We won last night"
jeannieology Wednesday, November 4th at 7:54PM EST (link)But I think the botox and the bad caps are making it hard for her to enunciate words…what she was really saying to Barney Frank was, “Hey hon, didn’t we have fun last night?”
http://www.jeannie-ology.com
Rush
cooperscopy Wednesday, November 4th at 7:57PM EST (link)One thing everyone is forgetting here. If Scozzafava would have stayed in the race, Hoffman’s chances of winning would have been much better. Her and Owens would have split the liberal and union vote, and Hoffman would have come in with a plurality. When she dropped out all her union support went to Owens. What Newt and other were saying about spitting the republican or conservative vote, would have worked in the opposite way, because Dede dear and Owens were both so far left. ….
Ron Victor
Hoffman 2010?
ZeusKingoftheGods Wednesday, November 4th at 7:57PM EST (link)And for those of you who didn’t see this nice little article at National Review Online:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=Y2I1NzNkMDFlMDg2MzkzZDFkODEzNjkwOTJkZTczMjY=
It looks like Hoffman might have a big group pushing him to run again in 2010.
And who knows, if Owens becomes a blue dog Democrat and isn’t liberal enough, he might have that left-wing Democrat primary challenge by the super pro-abort lib Scozzafava!
I think so
redtillimdead Wednesday, November 4th at 9:48PM EST (link)He has a countdown til election day 2010 on his site and his last tweet says “More to come. Stay tuned”
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.
I'd like to point out to squishies
JoeG Wednesday, November 4th at 10:28PM EST (link)The squishy Republicans turned out and got 4% of the vote. Conservatives threw a fit and got within 2% of taking the race.
We can almost win without them. They’re NOTHING without us.
Welcome to our tent, but go sit at the kids table!
Is Hideki Matsui a Republican?
Swamp_Yankee Wednesday, November 4th at 11:30PM EST (link)… we could run him for something in New York.
Not Dead Yet!
From Doug Hoffman's website ...
joayn Wednesday, November 4th at 11:34PM EST (link)America has changed
by Doug Hoffman, posted election night 09
America has changed, and you have helped. Although we did not succeed in winning this election, we have succeeded in making sure political parties and special interests no longer take the people for granted. I believe we have sent a powerful message and laid the groundwork for future conservative campaigns.
I congratulate Bill Owens on a hard won victory. In our tradition of free elections, our country continues. And although Bill Owens has won, I believe America is turning the page to a new dawn.
The ideas of freedom, sound fiscal management and citizen government have sprung back into our consciousness. Our founding fathers would be proud of New York 23. It was here that our principles, those that have been the foundation of our nation, came back to life with a vengeance. And it was here that the people rose up against the political bosses who tried to impose their will. It was here that people reached out to control their own destinies again.
Despite the election results, I am optimistic for our future, because now I know that I am not alone in wanting to repair our great nation. Throughout this campaign I have been inspired by the outpouring of support and the intensity of that support.
I’ve met many different people in this campaign, from many walks of life and many professions; each with a different personal story to share. Yet we are all united in the belief that by participating in democracy, we could inspire change.
I urge that no one feel defeated, for this was only one of many elections. We came close, we put our agenda in front of the nation and the nation took notice. The worse thing we could do now, is not continue forward. Next year there are other elections and other candidates who have drawn inspiration from our efforts.
I would like to thank all of you who placed your faith in me, who worked tirelessly and shared your enthusiasm with those around you. You are all patriots, you have all stood up for your country and I am honored to stand among you.
Thank you,
Doug Hoffman
and the left thinks we lost<nt>
gekster Thursday, November 5th at 10:19AM EST (link)A political party cannot be all things to all people.
It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers.
Ronald Reagan
Every deer hunter in Michigan still likes to take a shot at a squirrel, rabbit, or even a troll every now and then.
Erick is IN THE HOUSE
Warrior Thursday, November 5th at 10:07AM EST (link)and being referenced by Rush on the air. Congrats.
Since I had received a brief, administrative e-mail from you yesterday and then heard you being appalauded by Rush on our local talkie, I was able to tell my wife that I was in touch with today’s newsmakers!
Almost got a leg tingle…
“Attorney General Holder’s decision to re-open the criminal investigation creates an atmosphere of continuous jeopardy for those whose cases the Department of Justice had previously declined to prosecute.”
—–signed by former [CIA] directors Michael Hayden, Porter Goss, George Tenet, John Deutch, R. James Woolsey, William Webster and James R. Schlesinger.
Read http://www.redstate.com/warrior/ for insightful commentary on today’s events…