First of all, I want to point out a presently recommended diary by Casey Morris, and say that I agree with much of what she has said about our future junior Senator from New York.
But let me come at this from a bit of a different perspective.
In 2006, I ran for the NYS Senate in the 41st District and that State Senate District overlapped 3 Congressional Districts: the 19th, where John Hall was running to unseat Sue Kelly, the 22nd District, where Maurice Hinchey was running for re-election, and the 20th CD where Kirsten was running for the first time against John Sweeney.
In that situation, almost every appearance you make as a candidate is a joint appearance with others on the ticket.
As a result, I spoke at meetings, county fairs, rallies, and dinners with all of these candidates...as well as, then candidate for re-election, Senator Clinton.
More after the flip:
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