Nov 04, 2009
Van Hollen’s Statement on Bill Owens’ Victory in New York’s 23rd District
DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollenreleased the following statement on Congressman-elect Bill Owens' victory inthe Special Election in NY-23:
"Congratulations toCongressman-elect Bill Owens on his remarkable victory. Voters in New York's 23rdDistrict responded to Bill Owens' message and track record of creating jobs andattracting economic development to Upstate New York.
"This election represents adouble-blow for National Republicans and their hopes of translating thissummer's ‘tea party' energy into victories at the ballot box. Not only dideight extreme right-wing groups spend more than $1 million to drive themoderate Republican - and the NRCC's chosen candidate - out of the race. Now,after losing a seat that was held by Republicans for nearly 120 years, theyhave to deal with an emboldened and well-funded far right-wing that refuses totolerate moderate Republicans with differing opinions.
"I am grateful to PresidentObama, Vice President Biden, House Democratic Leaders, Senators Schumer andGillibrand, Congressman Steve Israel and the entire New York CongressionalDelegation for their tireless work on behalf of and support of Bill Owens.
"With his commitment to reachingacross the aisle to help President Obama enact his agenda for creating jobs andgetting our economy moving again, Congressman-elect Bill Owens will be atremendous asset to our Democratic Caucus."
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