Conservative Party Favors Spencer for U.S. Senate

Party Executive Committee Backs Former Yonkers Mayor Against Clinton

ALBANY, NY -- The New York State Conservative Party’s Executive Committee today unanimously endorsed former Yonkers Mayor John Spencer to be the Conservative Party’s 2006 nominee against liberal Democrat Hillary Clinton.

“John Spencer’s message of conservative common sense has captured the enthusiastic support of Conservative Party members across the state,” said Conservative Party State Chairman Mike Long, adding: “This vote by the Executive Committee recognizes Spencer’s powerful support.” Spencer’s endorsement came at the Conservative Party’s annual political action conference in Albany.

“Others have looked at this race, but John has made this race. And after witnessing John Spencer’s determination, I can tell Hillary Clinton if she thinks she can take this election for granted, she’ll be looking for a new job soon - - and maybe a new state, too,” Long declared.

Spencer has topped $1 million in total fundraising since launching his campaign and has won national media attention by challenging Hillary Clinton on the issues. Long predicted Spencer would continue to point out the gap between Hillary Clinton’s rhetoric and record: “Upstate voters might wonder where are all those jobs Hillary promised 6 years ago. I expect John Spencer will have a few questions on that topic, too.”

Long added: “If playing politics is what counts, comparing service in Congress to life on a slave plantation might be fine for Hillary Clinton. The John Spencer I know, the Republican Mayor of Yonkers who brought people together to save a decaying Democratic city, isn’t going to play those divisive games.”

“John Spencer is going to ask serious questions, like: If Hillary Clinton is such a great leader, why does her state still send more taxes to Washington than we get back? Hillary Clinton’ failure to win fair treatment for New York is hardly a qualification for re-election, much less for the White House,” Long concluded.

The full Conservative Party State Committee will vote on its formal endorsement of Spencer at its nominating convention.

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