Why did George Pataki not run for the Senate in New York in 2000? or ‘04 or ‘06?
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« on: December 11, 2018, 08:18:22 AM »
« edited: December 11, 2018, 08:45:05 AM by TheBeardedOne »
Was it already foregone in 2000 that Rudy was more than likely going to win the nomination? What about after Rudy dropped out? Why didn’t Pataki enter then?
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2018, 09:31:58 AM »
Because he knew that he wouldn't have been able to win.
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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2018, 01:13:28 PM »
Quote from: Mr.Phips on December 11, 2018, 09:31:58 AM
Because he knew that he wouldn't have been able to win.

This, plus going into the senate after being large-state governor is a step downwards. Different story when you're governor of a small state like Wyoming or Delaware and you move into the senate, but in states such as New York, Texas or California, it's actually the opposite.
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« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2018, 02:37:06 PM »
Bernie Kerick story dogged the Gulliani administration and George Pataki was a NY GOPer
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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2018, 02:54:31 PM »
« Edited: December 11, 2018, 03:14:57 PM by GP270watch »
Some Democrats are more comfortable with a moderate Republican being their Governor than their Senator. You see this in a lot of Northeast states.
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« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2018, 12:27:01 AM »
In 2000, Giuliani entered first and claimed all the momentum on the Republican side.

In 2004 and 2006, Pataki would have been deluded to think he could have ousted an incumbent D in New York.
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« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2018, 09:31:19 AM »
Quote from: NCJeff on December 12, 2018, 12:27:01 AM
In 2000, Giuliani entered first and claimed all the momentum on the Republican side.

In 2004 and 2006, Pataki would have been deluded to think he could have ousted an incumbent D in New York.

Republicans actually tried to recruit Giuliani to run against Schumer in 2004.  Even with his popularity, he wouldn't have  been able to win for Senate, especially in a Presidential year where Bush was losing New York by 20 points.
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