Pawlenty backs Hoffman in New York
Posted at 2:13 PM on October 26, 2009
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Tim Pawlenty
The conservative blog RedState is reporting that Gov. Pawlenty is backing conservative candidate Doug Hoffman over GOP endorsed Dede Scozzafava. Pawlenty sent a statement to the blog citing his reason for the endorsement:
"We cannot send more politicians to Washington who wear the Republican jersey on the campaign trail, but then vote like Democrats in Congress on issues like card check and taxes. After reviewing the candidates' positions, I'm endorsing Doug Hoffman in New York's special election. Doug understands the federal government needs to quit spending so much, will vote against tax increases, and protect key values like the right to vote in private in union elections."
Pawlenty's endorsement comes a few days after he was roundly criticized by RedState for staying on the sidelines in the race. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann are just two of the candidates who announced last week that they're backing Hoffman. Former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich is backing Scozzafava.
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