Maloney

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Maloney is really annoying and she lacks charisma.  McCarthy is far more likable (unless you're a freakin' gun nut and thankfully we don't have many of those weirdos here) but neither of them can win.

Primary or General?

Both wouldn't be favored to win the primary, in part due to not being backed by the establishment. If either did, they would still be heavily favored to win the general. I certainly support Maloney.

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Good for her.

NY Dems shouldn't have to settle for an unelected appointee (not that Gillibrand is that bad, but in NY we can do better and the voters will have a choice). Either should be safe (barring unforseen developments) in the General.

Am I correct that if Maloney loses the primary she can still run for House?

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Good for her.

NY Dems shouldn't have to settle for an unelected appointee (not that Gillibrand is that bad, but in NY we can do better and the voters will have a choice). Either should be safe (barring unforseen developments) in the General.

Am I correct that if Maloney loses the primary she can still run for House?

No, the House primary would be at the same time as the Senate primary.

Oh well. I would hate to lose her in the House. Though if she thinks she has 50/50 or better chance, she should go for it. In theory she should, but I am concerned that the establishment would be mad at her for challenging Gillibrand.

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disappointing.

but i understand the democrats enjoy having an nra lackey representing ny.

guns guns guns!!

Are you confusing Carolyn Maloney with Carolyn McCarthy? Maloney probably supports more gun control than Gillibrand, but McCarthy is the one who is best known for that.

Anyhow, dissappointing, but if Maloney wasn't likely to win the Senate primary, at least she'll stay in the House.