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Suozzi's In
Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi will announce his campaign for governor next week, according to Newsday. Not only does Suozzi stand to the right of Democratic rival and Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on a number of issues, he stands to the right of Republican frontrunner William Weld on a number of issues, including abortion. In addition, Suozzi's entry in the race could likely have the consequence of splitting Wall Street - where financiers have been lining up to support any challenger to Spitzer they could find. That would be bad news for Weld, especially if Weld has to run and finance a primary against John Faso - who has growing conservative support. The 2006 New York governor's race, right now, looks like it will be fairly dizzying. If the state Conservative Party wanted to create mischief, the leadership could seek a special meeting with Suozzi to consider throwing their endorsement to him. MORE: A pro-Spitzer, left-of-center group, Citizen Action of New York, is already sharpening one tactic against Suozzi: going after his acceptance of campaign contributions from those doing business with Nassau County government. (Via The Albany Times Union's political blog.) By Ed Moltzen · 17 February 2006
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