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Hoffman Says Election Was Stolen
Conservative Party nominee Doug Hoffman on Wednesday accused ACORN and union interests of stealing the upstate New York special election that he conceded on Nov. 3.
Hoffman on Monday "unconceded" after recanvassing of votes across the district showed Democratic Rep. Bill Owens' margin of victory narrowing. Hoffman originally conceded after trailing Owens by 5,335 votes, but further counts showed him trailing by 3,176 votes. A recent count of absentee ballots in three counties showed Hoffman still trailing by 2,951.
Until this point Hoffman has said a victory would be a "long shot." Now, Hoffman is accusing liberal groups of unjustly influencing the outcome of the election.
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spinfree
Never concede before it's time . And stop whining, you sound like a liberal.
MNgoodGuy
The NY-23 race is now really over, again: Owens leads Hoffman by 3,096 votes with 3,105 absentee ballots left to be counted.
Francesca Travis
jeff_60. WOW you sound so sure of knowing so much that isn't true. Typical lib
mark g
FAILURE-IN-CHIEF
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What, are you kidding me?They lost over 6000 vote because the womens name was not removed from the ballot.You think that was an accident?
No, I think the ballots went out before she dropped out of the race.
MatthewTexas
So republicans cant win elections anymore because acorn keeps stealing votes...
Thats the real reason yall hate ACORN ....The child prostitution tapes ....Is the right wings way of trying to MAINSTREAM hate for ACORN....
How's that bill of attainer working out for yall ????? Acorn is gonna get paid and yall cant stop it
Johannes
Well if that fat slob communist Al Franken can do it, then why shouldn't Hoffman be allowed to demand recount after recount until he wins too???
MNgoodGuy
You obviously didn't follow my states Senate election very closely.
Independent in AZ
@Johannes
Hoffman CONCEDED. Franken never did.
Truth Hurts
It gets even worse for the repubs in 2012. Palin quits the party in a snit taking the 10% of teabaggers with her. Whoever President Obamam runs against get 30% of the vote. Another Democratic landslide.
diamonddon
I, too am convinced that the NY23 was an election hoax. I am sure there was major corruption in that district
California has failed
He's right. I am beginning to wonder when our elections were not corrupt. The liberals are obviously the people that are corrupt. They are consistently against any kind of voter verification etc... They should all be in prison.
Independent in AZ
@California has failed
You said, "He's right" but has he presented any actual evidence other than he's losing? There is always political maneuvering in every election and some have actual corruption. Without concrete evidence of fraud, it is irresponsible for Hoffman to make that statement. If he has proof he should present it and then his statement will have validity. Otherwise he is just looking like a sore loser.
Texasgl
@ Common.She was no Repub..Umm..please refer to the Info I supplied "@ Mel..and we all know Acorn and the Union forge Absent T ballots…14 States are investigating that right now. Holder has their backs though...The Conservative voted 51% or better..Owen would not of won…hey only got 48% and bettin not all were legal...
Texasgl
@Mal..Mal…Ummm Lets look at this ok? Hoffmen as of the election nite took what was it 46%..That Goofy women took 5% still a Rep or Conservative vote..now that would =51%..Owens got 48% So no matter how u look at it..Yall won nothing..That outta tell u what to expect come 2010….
Lemure
Malak - He came really close to beating the Democrat out of the blue. I wouldn't gloat too much. Just because he is an honest man and not a flashy, lying SOB he's insane? You truly are not thinking straight.
Independent in AZ
@Lemure
If Hoffman really is "Hoffman is accusing liberal groups of unjustly influencing the outcome of the election" without any actual evidence, then maybe he is not so honest. If he has evidence then he should present it and settle the matter.
NavyVietVet
carpet bomb the liberal loons 2010 & 2012 and we won't have to re-visit this BS their trying to sell....
I am John Galt
Holder and ACORN. Be afarid. Be very afraid.
Out of the Blue(Oath Keeper)
Obama voters riot over 32% tuition hike at UCLA. Hope and Change AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
http://www.breitbart.tv/raw-footage-32-inflation-in-ucla-tuition-causes-...
Malaka
Love this guy. He is truly insane. I hope he is the Republican candidate for NY-23 in every election, forever. This kind of crazy is precious.
Out of the Blue(Oath Keeper)
Obama voters riot over 32% tuition hike at UCLA. Hope and Change AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
http://www.breitbart.tv/raw-footage-32-inflation-in-ucla-tuition-causes-...
Navy(Retired) Oathkeeper
I knew that was going to happen before the election
rds39
all of this traveling by obama is the reason he can't make decisions, its the jet lag,
his brain will not keep up with his mouth.
Jim
These thieves are already working on 2010 and are determined to throw the election! congress continues to fund these thugs. This is why dingy reid isn't worried about 2010, he is sure acorn will get him elected!
anoymouse
So ACORN was able to stuff the ballets with 9.2 million votes?
Recon
Tax Cheat Geithner Urged to Step Down During House Hearing… Refuses (Video) http://bit.ly/4ugPb5
metrowest
Let's face it - the guy's a nut. A real "Palinista"
Mac45
What did you expect from our Communists Government. Obama wants to be a dictator.
Candycane
We need to stop telling 3rd world countries about their voting irregularities.
The USA voting system needs a lot of clean up to be considered fair.
Why in this high tech country was the 3rd candiate,
who dropped out still on the ballot.
Why don't we have a federal standard for voting regulations.
Identification, registration, legal citizenship?
Vote intelligently! Get envolved.
Go to web site usdebtclock.org everyone may want to go to a tea party after seeing this.
If you think we can afford any more waste programs or the fuzzie math politicians are using again, then you are crazy.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to cut waste, fraud and abuse.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to balance all programs.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop fundings for abortions.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop benefits to all illegals.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to enforce the current laws to stop illegal immigration and sancutary cities.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop give away programs to buy votes.
Vote out any politician that votes on golden parachute benefits, pensions and raises for itself.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to vote in the best interest of all legal Americans.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to accept responsibility for their actions and voting record.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop voter fraud.
openeyedAmerican
Spot on ! Candycane. How sweet it is! We can only hope that the majority of voters have the same sweet tooth.
Capn Jack
The vote was never certified so Hoffman's concesion doesn't mean any thing. If he wins the current Senator will be removed from office and Hoffman will be sworn in.
Independent in AZ
@Capn Jack
Whether or not the vote was certified, Hoffman conceded, dropped out, quit, "pulled a Palin." He gave up on the voters. No candidate of any value should ever concede. ALL votes should counted so the voters can decide, as they should. He's not even elected and he's already flip-flopping. Is that a candidate for the people?
Mulder445
And 2008 wasnt get in line what else is new.
Henri
Patriot Uprising, Hoffman won't run again. America doesn't elect whiny losers.
aposematic
Stop talking about your Al Gore, the Country is so tired of his crying.
openeyedAmerican
@Thekoranistoiletpaper: It is truly refreshing to see some ones name speak in such truths!
Nataline Sarkasian
Doug where is your proof? You need Torly Aitz to represent you.
honest babe
DeDe Scozzafava is just as corrupt as ACORN! She ran on the Republican ticket as a Democrat... I'm from upstate New York and we don't like RATS! D-Day is coming...
CommonSense4u2
no... she was a new yorker republican... her social issues were liberal but on other issues she was viewed far right... but i do understand why you can say that because it's unheard of that you would then endorse the party that your party is against... personally i think she just took it personal
DESTROY THE LEFT
He can run in 2010 and he'll win, for sure.
Loyal72
Don't go anywhere, Doug! Your day has just been delayed!
Recon
Impeachment is a real possibility.
Crimes against the citizens of the United States,
whether it's Congress or WH (they are not protected).
No one is immune to prosecution.
Especially if they have lost the trust of the people,
demonstratively failed to represent the citizens of this country.
paleocon57
You've been ACORNholed!
jeff_60
It's a little late to cry foul now, Mr. Hoffman should have thought about consession on election day. Experienced politicians don't concede until a sure vote is counted. Better luck next time Doug!
citrus
He's a scarry looking guy isn't he?
Action Jackson
Creepy
DAV (OathKeeper)
Let's see, democrat + electiion = fraud. You think?
Liar-beral = Stupid
Lemure
Just like Frankin in Minnesota. ACORN stole that one for him. When are Republicans going to stop allowing this to happen? They should fight no matter how long it takes. This has to stop.
CommonSense4u2
they recounted and contested and recounted again... no one stole that one...
openeyedAmerican
@Oat Keeper And Mark G, The truth is Fraud is rampant on both sides of the Isle!