Here are the candidates to replace John McHugh in CD-23:<\/p>\n
Scozzafava’s record in the Assembly<\/a> over the last 10 years has been a B\/B+<\/strong> — Supports RKBA\/votes for pro-gun legislation and initiatives. \u00a0Hoffman has a short statement on his campaign website: “I am a strong supporter of second amendment and will protect an individual\u2019s right to keep and bear arms.”<\/em> Owens’ website does not have any position statements yet.<\/p>\n What other people are saying on the race.<\/p>\n Conservative Party Chair Mike Long<\/a>:<\/p>\n “… To call Dede Scozzafava a “moderate Republican” shows a blatant disregard for her stated beliefs, her voting record and her actions. To insinuate her liberal views are only on social issues shows an ignorance of her political career …”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Senator Chuck Schumer<\/a>:<\/p>\n … “Obviously, from our side the strongest candidate would have been (Darrel) Aubertine<\/a>, but he’s not going to run. So I don’t have much to say about it other than that.” …<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n