Republicans: Good, bad & ugly

The Good:

Greg Ball, “New York’s Ball Added to NRCC’s ‘Young Guns’ Program“:

“… Ball, who is taking on second-term Democratic Rep. John Hall in New York’s 19th District, was added to the first tier of the party program for GOP candidate recruits … “By achieving ‘On the Radar’ status, Ball has already proven his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve important fundraising goals,” the NRCC said in a release …”

The Bad:

We deserve better, “Maneuvering begins for 2010 state elections“:

Giuliani versus Cuomo? Paterson versus Lazio? Speculation and jockeying is well under way for the 2010 elections, when five statewide seats will be on the ballot …”

The Ugly:

He’s out of his mind, “Pataki plays possible Senate plans close to the vest“:

“… Remarkably, George Pataki is the ex-New York governor being viewed seriously as a potential 2010 candidate …”