SARANAC LAKE, N.Y.
Doug Hoffman campaign spokesman Rob Ryan just said the off-year
congressional election in this sprawling upstate
district represents a political "revolution."
"People have just stepped up to the plate," Ryan said,
describing the surge of grassroots volunteer support
for Hoffamn. "They're sick and tired of politics as usual.
They're sick and tired of the culture of corruption in
Washington. They're sick and tired of sending all their money to
the IRS."
Tonight, the Hoffman campaign is preparing to celebrate at the
historic Hotel
Saranac, where there are seven TV satellite trucks in the
parking lot. Reporters from the New York Times, Fox News, CNN and
other national media are on hand. The polls close at 9
p.m.
Most observers expect a Hoffman win tonight. During an afternoon
press conference, Hoffman campaign manager Dan Tripp said his own
sample of key precincts in the 23rd District show a "positive"
trend.
"Things are looking pretty good right now," Tripp said, but added
that the Hoffman campaign's get-out-the-vote operation would
"be pushing like we're 10 points behind until 9 o'clock."
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