Looks like the state GOP really screwed itself by picking Jim Tedisco for Gillibrand's old seat in the 20th Congressional District. His ads aren't working. His policy choices are late. And his supporters aren't really helping. (Note to campaigners: "Well shut up and listen!" might win arguments with D.C. reporters, but not the Times Union.)
But that's the way the party bosses wanted it. They chose an old boy from outside the district rather than someone local, someone solidly Republican, and someone with experience who could still credibly run from outside the Washington/Albany establishment.
Someone like Betty Little.
Not only that, it cost us a state senate race between the current and former mayors of Plattsburgh, which would have been hours of fun.
