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Rhiannon12866

(204,727 posts)
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 03:47 AM Jun 2012

(Wendy) Long wins NY Senate GOP primary to face Gillibrand

Source: Newsday

ALBANY, N.Y. - (AP) -- Wendy Long, who promoted her conservative credentials on her way to a convincing win in New York's Republican Senate primary, now faces a broader and more liberal electorate as she takes on Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand.

Long, a New York City attorney, defeated U.S. Rep. Bob Turner and Nassau County comptroller George Maragos in a primary election Tuesday notable for low turnout.

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Long has political experience but has never held elected office. She worked in the U.S. Senate, clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and has advocated for conservative judges for the group now known as the Judicial Crisis Network.

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Long has run as a staunch conservative. She promoted her support for gun rights, said she opposed same-sex marriage and vowed never to vote to raise the federal debt ceiling. She has already secured the state Conservative Party line, which is considered crucial to Republicans running for statewide office.



Read more: http://www.newsday.com/long-wins-ny-senate-gop-primary-to-face-gillibrand-1.3807438



Sounds like the anti-Gillibrand. Kirsten Gillibrand was my congresswoman, extremely popular in this traditionally Republican district. Here's hoping for a high turnout among New York voters in November...
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(Wendy) Long wins NY Senate GOP primary to face Gillibrand (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jun 2012 OP
What a waste of time that primary was. aaaaaa5a Jun 2012 #1
I agree, a total waste. Rhiannon12866 Jun 2012 #2
Is Gillibrand still going to the convention after candidates were told to stay home? pstokely Jun 2012 #3
hi :) ashleyecaf Jun 2012 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids Jun 2012 #5

aaaaaa5a

(4,667 posts)
1. What a waste of time that primary was.
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 04:10 AM
Jun 2012

This seat is staying blue. Long would do a great job if she lost by less than 15.

Rhiannon12866

(204,727 posts)
2. I agree, a total waste.
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 05:57 AM
Jun 2012

Apparently, nobody even cared enough to show up, if they even knew about it... Reminds me of the halfhearted attempts to run somebody against Hillary Clinton.

ashleyecaf

(3 posts)
4. hi :)
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:13 AM
Jun 2012

Sounds like the anti-Gillibrand. Kirsten Gillibrand was my congresswoman, extremely popular in this traditionally .

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