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NRCC Goes After Hoffman; More GOP Heavyweights Lend Conservative Support

He never would have been able to achieve his domination of Congress in 1994 if it hadn't been for moderate Republicans in blue states.

The danger is that if Hoffman pulls ahead of Scozzafava or she is forced to drop out, most of her support will go to Owens, and the Dems will pick up a seat.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the Republicans' House campaign arm, has come out with some interesting language commenting on Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman and the NY-23 race:

Via National Journal:
That financial picture has contributed to the belief among Democratic and Republican operatives close to the special election that it may now be a contest between Owens and a hard-charging Hoffman, with the Republican nominee flagging.  "Dede Scozzafava has become the spoiler in this race," said Hoffman's senior communications advisor, Rob Ryan.  "For the good of her career and the GOP, she should drop out."