U.S.: Dede Scozzafava falls to conservative pressure in N.Y. House race
- It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on many of my supporters to shift their support.
- New York Republican Dede Scozzafava • On suspending her congressional campaign. The race is something of a symbol of the deep divisions in the Republican Party at the moment. Despite being the “official” candidate, many conservatives (most notably Sarah Palin, but notably NOT Newt Gingrich) supported Conservative party candidate Doug Hoffman. • source