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Local Republican Party bosses picked a candidate, Dede Scozzafava, to whom conservatives took an instant dislike.
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"We should be magnanimous in victory -- and whether Hoffman wins or loses, as long as Dede Scozzafava loses it is a victory, " Erickson said.
CNN: Question marks for GOP in New York district and beyond
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Local Republican leaders picked state assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava as their nominee because they felt her moderate views would appeal to centrist Republicans, independents and even some Democrats.
CNN: Analysis: Anger, frustration fuel Election Day 2009
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Republican Party chiefs had backed Dede Scozzafava, who sits in the state Assembly, to contest the seat, but her pro-choice, pro-gay marriage and union-friendly views attracted the ire of conservatives.
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